1. Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations
GENERAL INDUSTRY
FY 2017
OSHA Federal Standards
October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017

2. Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations in General Industry 2017
Hazard Communication – Written Program
Machine Guarding – Types of Guarding Methods
Hazard Communication – Information And Training
Overall 1910 MFC
Hazardous Energy Control – Procedures shall be developed
Respirators – Medical Evaluations
29 CFR 1910 Subparts
Machine guarding – Point Of Operations
Respirators – Employer Establishing A Written Respirator Program
Hazardous Communication – Maintain Copies of SDS’s
Powered Industrial Trucks – Competency Training
Electrical – Proper Installation & Use of Equipment

3. Walking/Working Surfaces [1910.21 – .30]
General – Walking-working surfaces are kept clean
SUBPART D
Fall Protection – Protection from falling 4 feet or more
Ladders – Rungs are treated as to prevent slipping
General – Workroom floor kept in a dry condition
General – Walking-working surfaces are inspected

4. Means of Egress [1910.33 – .39] SUBPART E
Exit Route Feature – Free & unobstructed
SUBPART E
Exit Route Feature – Clearly visible & marked
Exit Route Design – Must be able to open from the inside
Exits Route Feature – Signs posted if exit is not apparent
Exit Route Design– Minimum 28 inches wide

5. Powered Platforms, Aerial Lifts, and Vehicle-Mounted Work Platforms [1910.66 – .68]
Vehicle Mounted – Personal fall arrest shall be worn
SUBPART F
Vehicle Mounted – Trained persons only
Vehicle Mounted – Employee shall stand firmly on basket floor
Vehicle Mounted – Brakes shall be set & outriggers positioned
Manlift – Fixed metal ladder accessibility

6. Occupational Health and Environmental Control [1910.94 – .98]
Occupational Noise – Hearing Conservation Program
SUBPART G
Occupational Noise – Develop & implement monitoring program
Occupational Noise – Train each employee exposed
Occupational Noise – Establish & maintain Audiometric testing program
Occupational Noise – Controls shall be used when exceeding table G-15

7. Hazardous Materials [1910.101 – .126]
Compressed Gases – Handling Storage and Use
SUBPART H
Flammable Liquids – Shall not be dispensed unless bonded & grounded
Spray Finishing – Air velocity for electrostatic spraying
Spray Finishing – Cleaning with non-sparking tools
Spray Finishing – Clear space shall be kept free from storage

8. Personal Protective Equipment [1910.132 – .138]
Respirators – Shall provide medical evaluation
SUBPART I
Respirators – Establish & implement Written Program
General Requirements – verify workplace hazard assessment
General Requirements – Assess workplace for hazards
Eye & Face Protection – Employer ensuring that employees use protection

9. General Environment Controls [1910.141 – .147]
Hazardous Energy Control – Procedures shall be developed
SUBPART J
Hazardous Energy Control – Periodic inspections
Hazardous Energy Control – Establish program
Hazardous Energy Control – General Training
Hazardous Energy Control – Application of controls

10. Medical & First Aid [1910.151 –.152] SUBPART K
Medical & First Aid – Eye & body flushing facilities provided
SUBPART K
Medical & First Aid – First Aid training & supplies readily available
Medical & First Aid – Medical Personnel Advice & Consultation

11. Fire Protection [1910.155 – .165] SUBPART L
Extinguishers – Provided & readily accessible
SUBPART L
Extinguishers – Visual monthly inspection
Extinguishers – Annual maintenance checks
Extinguishers – Training program
Extinguishers – Initial & annual training

12. Compressed Gas & Compressed Air Equipment [1910.166 – .169]
Air Receivers – Pressure gauge with spring loaded safety valve
SUBPART M
Air Receivers – Drain pipe installed at the lowest point
Air Receivers – Safety valves shall be tested
Air Receivers – New receivers installed in accordance with AMSE 1968

13. Materials Handling & Storage [1910.176 – .184]
Powered Industrial Trucks – Competency training
SUBPART N
Powered Industrial Trucks – Refresher training in relevant topics
Powered Industrial Trucks – Safe operating condition
Powered Industrial Trucks – Certification of training
Powered Industrial Trucks – Shall be examined before placed in service

14. Machinery & Machine Guarding [1910.211 – .219]
General Requirements– Types of guarding methods
SUBPART O
General Requirements – Point of operation
Abrasive Wheel– Tongue guards
Abrasive Wheel – Work rests
Power Transmission – Guarding for pulleys

15. Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment[1910
General – Compressed Air for Cleaning
SUBPART P
Guarding of Powered Tools - Abrasive wheels shall be Guarded
Guarding of Powered Tools – Vertical portable grinders shall be guarded
General – Condition of tools and equipment
Guarding of Powered Tools – Hoses & connections shall be designed for the pressure

16. Welding, Cutting, & Brazing [1910.251 – .255]
Gas Welding & Cutting – stored away from fuel-gas Cylinders
SUBPART Q
General Requirements – Protection from Arc welding ray
Gas Welding & Cutting – Cylinder Storage inside buildings
Gas Welding & Cutting – Storage next to combustibles
Gas Welding & Cutting – Cylinder Valve Closure

17. Special Industries [1910.261 – .272]
Grain Handling – Housekeeping
SUBPART R
Grain Handling – Lockout & Tagging
Grain Handling – Permit shall be issued for entering
Grain Handling – Shall remove any fugitive grain dust
Grain Handling – Atmosphere shall be tested

18. Electrical [1910.301 – .399] SUBPART S
General – Proper installation & use of equipment
SUBPART S
Wiring Methods - Flexible cords used as fixed wiring
Wiring Method – Flexible cord strain relief
Wiring Method – Grounding permanent & effective
Wiring Method – Pull & junction Box Covers

19. Commercial Diving Operations [1910.401 – .440]
Qualifications – Dive team members shall have training or experience
SUBPART T
Qualifications – Dive team members trained in CPR & first aid
Safe Practice Manual – Shall be made available at dive location
Pre-Dive Procedures – Safety procedures for diving mode
Pre-Dive Procedures – Equipment inspection

20. Toxic and Hazardous Substance [1910.1000 – .1450]
Hazardous Communication – Written program
SUBPART Z
Hazardous Communication – Information & training
Hazardous Communication – SDS’s readily accessible
Hazardous Communication – SDS’s for each chemical
Hazardous Communication – Detailed training