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Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations

This report lists the most frequently cited serious violations in the construction industry in fiscal year 2008. It includes violations related to fall protection, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, fire protection, and more.

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Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations

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  1. Most Frequently CitedSerious Violations Construction – FY 2008

  2. Most Frequently Cited Serious Violationsin Construction – FY 2008 Fall protection – Residential construction 6’ or more Fall protection - Unprotected sides & edges Aerial Lifts - Body belt and lanyard Head protection Fall hazards training program Standard & Subpart - 1926. Scaffolds - Fall protection Portable ladders 3 feet above landing surface - Scaffolds - Access Scaffolds - Platform construction Training for employees using scaffolds Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  3. Subpart C - General Safety & Health(1926.20 - 35) Employee training programs Initiate and maintain accident prevention programs Inspections by competent person Housekeeping Personal protective equipment – Employer responsibility Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  4. Subpart D - Occupational Health & Environmental Controls(1926.50 - 66) Emergency eyewash/shower First aid training Lead - Exposure assessment Washing facilities Administrative/Engineering Controls/PPE Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  5. Subpart E - Personal Protective & Life Saving Equipment(1926.95 - 107) Head protection Eye & face protection PPE - Provided, used & maintained Life jackets/vests Required eye & face protection – ANSI requirements Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  6. Subpart F - Fire Protection & Prevention(1926.150 - 159) 2A fire extinguishers - Building area Extinguishers within 50 ft. of flammables/combustibles Fire protection program Extinguishers on each floor Firefighting equipment - Inspected LP Gas – Protection from vehicle damage Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  7. Subpart G - Signs, Signals & Barricades(1926.200 - 203) Traffic control signs/devices - Requirements Traffic signs at points of hazard Flaggers – Proper signaling by & use of Visible signs & symbols Barricades - Requirements Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  8. Subpart H - Materials Handling, Storage, Use & Disposal (1926.250 - 252) Rigging equipment inspection & removal from service Exterior drop chutes Welded alloy steel chain slings - Identification Synthetic web slings - Removal from service Material storage distances Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  9. Subpart I - Tools: Hand & Power(1926.300 - 307) Woodworking tools - ANSI requirements Tools designed for guards - Guards in place Guarding of rotating/moving parts Guarding of portable circular saws Guarding of ripsaws Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  10. Subpart J - Welding & Cutting(1926.350 -354) Cylinders secured upright Oxygen cylinder storage Valve protection caps Regulators/Gauges in working order Cables needing repair Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  11. Subpart K - Electrical(1926.400 - 449) Ground fault protection Grounding path Flexible cords – Strain relief Equipment installation & use Worn/frayed cords or cables Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  12. Subpart L - Scaffolds(1926.450 - 454) Scaffolds above 10 ft. - Fall protection Aerial lifts - Body belt & lanyard Scaffold access Scaffold platform construction Training for employees using scaffolds Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  13. Subpart M - Fall Protection(1926.500 - 503) Fall protection - Residential construction 6’ or more Fall protection - Unprotected sides & edges Fall hazards training program Fall protection - Roofing work on low-slope roofs Fall protection – Steep roofs Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  14. Subpart N - Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators & Conveyors(1926.550 - 556) Cranes and derricks – Manufacturers’ specifications ANSI Requirements Inspection prior to use – Competent person Annual inspection – Competent person Employees kept clear of loads Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  15. Subpart O - Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, & Marine Operations(1926.600 - 606) Earthmoving/compacting equipment - Reverse signal alarm Industrial trucks - ANSI B56.1-1969 Lifting/hauling equipment - Use of safety platform Approval for modifications Bi-directional machines - Horn Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  16. Subpart P - Excavations (1926.650 - 652) Employee protection in excavations - Protective system use Egress from trench excavations Inspections by competent person Protection from falling/rolling materials/equipment Competent person inspection - Employees removed from hazard Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  17. Subpart Q - Concrete & Masonry Construction(1926.700 - 706) Reinforcing steel - Guarding Masonry walls - Bracing Formwork – Capable of supporting loads Eccentric loads prohibited Masonry walls – Limited access zone prior to start Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  18. Subpart R – Steel Erection(1926.750 - 761) Protection from fall hazards Fall hazard training Fall protection for connectors – 15’ to 30’ Fall protection for connectors – More than 2 stories or 30’ Structural steel assembly - Stability Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  19. Subpart T - Demolition(1926.850 - 860) Engineering survey - Prior to operations Inspections by competent person Chutes – No material dropped outside structure unless protected Floor openings – Curbs or stop-logs Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  20. Subpart X - Ladders(1926.1050 - 1060) Stairrails & handrails Portable ladders 3 feet above landing surface Training program Appropriate use of ladders Top of stepladder improperly used Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

  21. Subpart Z - Toxic & Hazardous Substances(1926.1100 - 1152) Asbestos - Exposure assessment by competent person Asbestos - Monitoring Asbestos – Identify AMC/PACM* before work Asbestos - Training program Asbestos – Protective clothing * Asbestos-containing material/Presumed asbestos-containing material Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

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