Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations Construction FY 2008

Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations Construction – FY 2008

Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations in Construction – FY 2008 Standard & Subpart - 1926. Fall protection – Residential construction 6’ or more Fall protection - Unprotected sides & edges Aerial Lifts - Body belt and lanyard Head protection Fall hazards training program 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 2

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 3

Subpart D - Occupational Health & Environmental Controls (1926. 50 - 66) First aid training Lead - Exposure assessment Emergency eyewash/shower Washing facilities Administrative/Engineering Controls/PPE Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008 4

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 5

Subpart F - Fire Protection & Prevention (1926. 150 - 159) 2 A 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 6

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 7

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 8

Subpart I - Tools: Hand & Power (1926. 300 - 307) Tools designed for guards - Guards in place Woodworking tools - ANSI requirements Guarding of rotating/moving parts Guarding of portable circular saws Guarding of ripsaws Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008 9

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 10

Subpart K - Electrical (1926. 400 - 449) Grounding path Ground fault protection Flexible cords – Strain relief Equipment installation & use Worn/frayed cords or cables Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008 11

Subpart L - Scaffolds (1926. 450 - 454) Aerial lifts - Body belt & lanyard Scaffolds above 10 ft. - Fall protection Scaffold access Scaffold platform construction Training for employees using scaffolds Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008 12

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 13

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 14

Subpart O - Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, & Marine Operations (1926. 600 - 606) Industrial trucks - ANSI B 56. 1 -1969 Lifting/hauling equipment - Use of safety platform Approval for modifications Earthmoving/compacting equipment - Reverse signal alarm Bi-directional machines - Horn Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

Subpart X - Ladders (1926. 1050 - 1060) Portable ladders 3 feet above landing surface Training program Appropriate use of ladders Stairrails & handrails Top of stepladder improperly used Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008 20

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 21