The following is a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards* following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA. OSHA publishes this list to alert employers about these commonly cited standards so they can take steps to find and fix recognized hazards addressed in these and other standards before OSHA shows up. Far too many preventable injuries and illnesses occur in the workplace. (Identification solutions to address these issues have added.)
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The 10 most cited standards by OSHA in 2015 are:
- Fall Protection: Safety signs are available to notify workers when entering an area where fall protection is required.
- Hazard Communication: The Global Harmonized System makes use of pictogram labels to help in identifying chemical hazards.
- Scaffolding: Safety tags are available to give simple safety notifications. They could include status tags to inform workers if the scaffold is safe to use and whether fall protection is required.
- Respiratory Protection: Signs provide warning in areas where dangerous gases may be present. Signs could be temporary placement or permanently fixed in place. Pictograms bring visual awareness to the affected target organs.
- Lockout/Tagout: These products will make the equipment inoperable to keep workers safe during machine repairs, servicing, maintenance or setup. Photo of worker can be attached to Lockout/Tagout to bring further awareness of who is working.
- Powered Industrial Trucks: Floor signs, corner mirrors and safety training all help to mitigate accidents.
- Ladders: Safety tags to be used to identify damaged or unsafe ladders. Permanent signs can be attached outlining proper use and installation of ladders.
- Electrical Wiring Methods: Workers trained in electrical technology using approved tools, equipment and wearing the appropriate personal protective clothing all contribute to the workers safety.
- Machine Guarding: Safety signs with pictograms are available to warn workers when machine guards are required.
- Electrical – General Requirements: Various identification products are available to bring awareness to arc flash potential, high voltage, automatic machine starts and other requirements. Pictograms are commonly used for this purpose.
source: www.ohsa.gov
Identification solutions to these 10 safety violations are readily available and easily installed. Safety is everyone’s business.
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