Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards

The following were the top 10 most frequently cited standards in fiscal year 2013 (October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013):

1. Fall protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501)
2. Hazard communication standard, general industry (29 CFR 1910.1200)
3. Scaffolding, general requirements, construction (29 CFR 1926.451)
4. Respiratory protection, general industry (29 CFR 1910.134)
5. Electrical, wiring methods, components and equipment, general industry (29 CFR 1910.305)
6. Powered industrial trucks, general industry (29 CFR 1910.178)
7. Ladders, construction (29 CFR 1926.1053)
8. Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (29 CFR 1910.147)
9. Electrical systems design, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.303)
10. Machines, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.212)

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