Fall Protection ranks #1 on OSHA’s top 10 most cited violations list of 2011 with falls contributing to the most casualties in construction. This data was revealed live on November 1st during a presentation at the NSC. With the new OSHA rules being heavily enforced now, should we see a decline in 2012’s numbers? Or, can we expect to see the same or even worse because of the correlation between these figures and the attitudes some have towards investing in guardrail systems and fall arrest equipment in order to keep workers safe. Are certain truths becoming more apparent when one can see a possible cause and effect trend?
OSHA’s Top Ten Most Cited Violations of 2011
1. Fall Protection ~ 7,139
2. Scaffolding ~ 7,069
3. Hazard Communication ~ 6,538
4. Respiratory Protection ~ 3,944
5. Lockout /Tagout ~ 3,639
6. Electrical ~ 3,584
7. Powered Industrial Trucks ~ 3,432
8. Ladders ~ 3,244
9. Electrical ~ 2,863
10. Machine guarding ~ 2,556
