The following list is a summary of the 30 most cited federal OSHA standards by subparagraph for fiscal year 2003 (October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003).
1. Hazard Communication (5) [4 General Industry; 1 Construction];
2. Scaffolding (4)
3. Fall Protection for Construction (3)
4. Machine Guarding (3)
5. Lockout/Tagout (3)
6. Electrical (3) [2 General Industry; 1 Construction]
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1. 1910.1200 (e)(1) |
Hazard Communication |
Written Program |
2. 1926.451 (g)(1) |
Scaffolds |
Fall Protection if greater than 10 feet
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3. 1926.501 (b)(1) |
Fall Protection |
Fall Protection if greater than 6 feet for general construction |
4. 1910.212 (a)(1) |
Machine Guarding |
Guarding Methods |
5. 1926.100 (a) |
Head Protection |
Hard Hats |
6. 1926.453 (b)(2) |
Aerial Lifts – Extensible and articulating boom platforms |
Daily testing; fall protection inside aerial lift |
7. 1926.451 (b)(1) |
Scaffolds – Platform construction |
Each deck shall be fully planked or decked |
8. 1926.501 (b)(13) |
Fall Protection – Residential construction |
Protection if working on roof > 6 feet above lower levels. |
9. 1926.451 (e)(1) |
Scaffolds – Platform access |
If platforms are > 2 feet above or below access – ladders or towers must be used. |
10. 1926.652 (a)(1) |
Excavations |
Protective System (sloping, shoring, or shielding) if excavation is > 5 feet in depth. |
11. Section 5 (a)(1) |
General Duty Clause |
Safe and Healthful Conditions |
12. 1910.147 (c)(4) |
Lockout/Tagout |
Equipment-specific lockout procedures if equipment has > 2 energy sources. |
13. 1910.212 (a)(3) |
Machine Guarding |
Point of Operation guarding |
14. 1926.451 (c)(2) |
Scaffolding – Foundation |
Base plates, mud sills or other firm foundation. |
15. 1910.1200 (h)(1) |
Hazard Communication: General Industry |
Information and training |
16. 1926.21 (b)(2) |
Safety Training and Education |
Worker Instruction |
17. 1910.1200 (f)(5) |
Hazard Communication – Labeling |
Employer labeling of all hazardous chemicals. |
18. 1910.147 (c)(1) |
Lockout/Tagout |
Written Energy Control Program |
19. 1926.1053 (b)(1) |
Portable Ladders |
Ladders shall extend 3’ above landing or be secured |
20. 1926.503 (a)(1) |
Fall Protection – Training |
All employees exposed to fall hazards |
21. 1910.147 (c)(7) |
Lockout |
Training for Affected, Authorized, and Other employees |
22. 1910.151 (c) |
Medical Services and First Aid |
Drenching facilities |
23. 1910.1030 (c)(1) |
Bloodborne Pathogens |
Written Exposure Control Plan; updated annually |
24. 1926.59
[1910.1200 (h)] |
Hazard Communication training for Construction |
Training – Construction follows 1910.1200 in its entirety |
25. 1910.215 (b)(9) |
Abrasive Wheel Machinery |
Tongue Guard Adjustment
< 1/4" |
26. 1926.404 (b)(1) |
Electrical Wiring Design – Ground Fault Protection |
GFCI or assured equipment grounding program |
27. 1910.23 (c)(1) |
Floor/Platform Opening Guarding |
Standard Railing if > 4’ fall potential |
28. 1910.1200 (g)(1) |
Hazard Communication |
MSDS |
29. 1910.305 (g)(1) |
Electrical – Flexible cords and cables |
Proper use of flexible cords |
30. 1910.305 (b)(1) |
Electrical – Cabinets, boxes, fittings |
Protect against abrasion, openings closed |
