1. Fall Protection 1926.501 Fall Protection has been the number one most cited violation for the past several years. The fall protection standard is designed to prevent falls, which, according to statistics, account for just about 40 percent of deaths in the construction industry. Not surprisingly...
s general safety and health standards that aren’t specific to construction, but it still made the list of top violations by contractors. This section covers the classification and labeling of hazardous materials — and requires companies to communicate potential hazards and protective measures to ...
the COVID-19 pandemic. Of these 21,674 inspections, 8,726 (about 40 percent) were programmed inspections that focused OSHA’s enforcement resources towards industries and operations where known hazards exist (e.g., combustible dusts, chemical processing, ship-breaking, and falls in construction)....
What’s more—fall risks, chemical exposure, and other hazards can occur in any office environment, no matter how climate-controlled and cushy. So, regardless of which office location you find yourself in, employee safety should always take precedence. ...
Back to the main OSHA Construction Regulations PageSubpart Q - Concrete andMasonry Construction CFR# 1926.700 - Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart.(a) Scope and application. This subpart sets forth requirements to protect all construction employees from the hazards associat...
12 New OSHA Guides Focus On Construction Hazards.The article reports on the release of 12 educational video guides for hazard prevention in the construction industry from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).EBSCO_bspEhs Today...
高处作业-美国职业安全与健康管理局OSHA-29-CFR-1926 TotalConstructionFatalities 1985-1993 Shock17%Other10% StruckBy22%Caught In/Between18% FallsFromElevation33% BWCDivisionofSafety&Hygiene FallsFromElevation-Breakdown SuspendedPlatform/Vehicle3% AerialLiftBasket3% Ladder8% Steel Erection 10% Floor Opening7%...
Chronic exposure to heavy metals, particularly lead and cadmium, presents significant occupational health hazards that can severely impact worker health. Commonly found in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and recycling, these toxic metals can enter the... read more Protecting Your Team wi...
Type II offers protection to the top and sides of the head and is commonly used in Europe Hard Hat Classes:The three classes are based on the level of protection they provide from electrical hazards. Class G (General) hard hats are rated for 2,200 volts ...
Proper lockout/tagout procedures help protect workers from these hazards and must be followed to the letter. Ladders (29 CFR 1926.1053) This construction standard may not relate to your shop, but it might be a good time to inspect the ladders you have around the shop. If you have any that...