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    Nov-5-2008

    OSHA’s Top 10: In A Bad Way

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    The following is the list of the top 10 most cited OSHA violations this past year.  Unfortunately, this list is very similar to lists recorded in the past.  These violations continue to crop up around the country, and directly effect worker safety.  If you’ve got an issue on this list, take care of it.  It could cost you… more than money.  Especially you Electrical General violators.  Get your crap together…  Generally speaking.

    1. Scaffolding – 7,027 violations
    2. Hazard Communication – 4,973 violations
    3. Fall Protection – 4,797 violations
    4. Respiratory Protection – 3,062 violations
    5. Lockout/Tagout – 2,937 violations
    6. Electrical – Wiring – 2,524 violations
    7. Powered Industrial Trucks – 2,437 violations
    8. Machine Guarding – General – 2,138 violations
    9. Ladders – 2,135 violations
    10. Electrical – General

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