OSHA just released its list of the top ten most frequently cited workplace safety violations for fiscal year 2014.
The 2014 list includes all the same all the same standards as last year’s list, and the four standards at the top of the list appear in the same order that they did last year, too.
The biggest “riser” was lockout/tagout (1910.147), which checked in at #8 last year but jumped up to #5 this year.
We’ve got the full list for you below. For each common violation, we’ve given a link to the regulation, a link to our related e-learning course(s), and a link to a special page of informational resources and training freebies for you. Check ’em all out.
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Here’s the list, from most violated to tenth-most-violated.
The Standard: Fall Protection
Our Course(s): Fall Prevention and Protection
Our Information and Training Resources Page: Fall Protection Information and Training Resources from Convergence Training
The Standard: Hazard Communication
Our Course(s): Hazard Communication 2012 (GHS), Hazard Communication 1994, Chemical Hazards (for mines)
Our Information and Training Resources Page: Hazard Communication Information and Training Resources from Convergence Training
The Standard: Scaffolding
Our Course(s): Supported Scaffolding Safety
Our Information and Training Resources Page: Scaffolding Information and Training Resources from Convergence Training
The Standard: Respiratory Protection
Our Course(s): Respirators
Our Information and Training Resources Page: Respiratory Protection Information and Training Resources from Convergence Training
The Standard: The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Our Course(s): Lockout/Tagout
Our Information and Training Resources Page: Lockout/Tagout Information and Training Resources from Convergence Training
The Standard: Powered Industrial Trucks
Our Course(s): Forklift Safety
Our Information and Training Resources Page: Powered Industrial Trucks Information and Training Resources from Convergence Training
The Standard: Electrical, Wiring Methods
Our Course(s): Electric Shock, Electrical Safety General Awareness, Arc Flash Safety
Our Information and Training Resources Page: Electrical, Wiring Methods Information and Training Resources from Convergence Training
The Standard: Stairways and Ladders
Our Course(s): Ladder Safety
Our Information and Training Resources Page: Ladders Information and Training Resources from Convergence Training
The Standard: Machinery and Machine Guarding
Our Course(s): Machine Guarding
Our Information and Training Resources Page: Machine Guarding Information and Training Resources from Convergence Training
The Standard: Electrical, General Requirements
Our Course(s): Electric Shock, Electrical Safety General Awareness, Arc Flash Safety
Our Information and Training Resources Page: Electrical, General Requirements Information and Training Resources from Convergence Training
Jeff Dalto, Senior Learning & Performance Improvement Manager
Jeff is a learning designer and performance improvement specialist with more than 20 years in learning and development, 15+ of which have been spent working in manufacturing, industrial, and architecture, engineering & construction training. Jeff has worked side-by-side with more than 50 companies as they implemented online training. Jeff is an advocate for using evidence-based training practices and is currently completing a Masters degree in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning from Boise State University. He writes the Vector Solutions | Convergence Training blog and invites you to connect with him on LinkedIn.
