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Construction · 29 CFR 1926
Fall Protection
The single most-cited federal OSHA standard every year. Most citations stem from missing or inadequate fall protection on roofs, leading edges, and floor openings.
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Ladders
Ladder misuse is everywhere: ladders not extending 3 feet above the landing, damaged rails, improper angles, or used as a work platform.
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Scaffolding
Scaffolding is inspected more than almost any construction feature. Missing planking, guardrails, or competent-person oversight are the usual findings.
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Fall Protection Training
Fall protection equipment means nothing without training. OSHA frequently pairs a 1926.501 citation with a 1926.503 training citation on the same worksite.
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Eye & Face Protection
Cited frequently because grinding, welding, cutting, and demolition work create constant eye hazards. Missing side-shields or wrong lens shade are common findings.
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General industry · 29 CFR 1910
Hazard Communication (HazCom)
Nearly every industrial employer handles chemicals. Missing SDSs, outdated written programs, and untrained workers are the most common findings.
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Respiratory Protection
Employers often provide respirators without a compliant program: no written plan, no fit tests, no medical evaluations. That triggers serious violations on the first inspection.
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Lockout/Tagout
Every facility with powered equipment needs LOTO procedures. Missing machine-specific procedures, untrained authorized employees, and skipped annual audits are the top findings.
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Powered Industrial Trucks
Most forklift citations stem from operators who are uncertified, trained in-house without evaluations, or allowed to operate after a near-miss without re-evaluation.
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Machine Guarding
Machine guarding is the classic source of amputation citations. Missing, modified, or bypassed guards are the most common findings.
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