OSHA'S Top 10 Cited Violations of 2017

Recently, at the National Safety Council Congress and Expo, OSHA shared the 10 most cited violations of 2017. By understanding the most common violations, skilled sheet metal industry professionals can put processes in place to spotlight those areas and significantly reduce risk for their organization. 

Check out this year's list: Top 10 OSHA Cited Violations of 2017  Fall Protection (29 CFR 1926.501)  Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)  Scaffolding (29 CFR 1926.451)  Respiratory Protection (1910.134)  Control of Hazardous Energy - Lockout/Tagout (1910.147)  Ladders (1926.1053)  Powered Industrial Trucks (29 CFR 1910.178)  Machine Guarding - General Requirement (29 CFR 1910.212)  Fall Protection - Training Requirements (29 CFR 1926.503)  Electrical - Wiring Methods (29 CFR 1910.305)

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OSHA regulations can be complex but they're an important mechanism for improving safety and lowering risk. Organizations should seek to partner with contractors and suppliers that understand and respect OSHA requirements.