From the NSC Congress & Expo in Houston as published in Safety & Health Magazine
Fall Protection is OSHA’s most frequently cited standard for the eighth consecutive year, the agency and Safety+Health announced Tuesday at the 2018 National Safety Council Congress & Expo.
Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented preliminary data for OSHA’s Top 10 most-cited violations for fiscal year 2018, which ended Sept. 30. Kevin Druley, associate editor for S+H, moderated the session.
The top five violations remained unchanged for the fourth straight year, with Hazard Communication, Scaffolding, Respiratory Protection and Lockout/Tagout following Fall Protection, respectively.
Eye and Face Protection emerged as a newcomer, ranking 10th.
“The Top 10 represents the most frequently cited standards, and they are a good place to start for the employer in identifying hazards in their own workplace,” Kapust said during the presentation.
The lists haven't changed much over the years. Fall Protection still at the top of the list
Wouldn't ya think by now companies would pay attention? It's not that hard to train employees and provide adequate fall protection. There are so many options available now to employers. What's the problem?
Author: Deborah Grow, Safety Consultant
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