The 100 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Construction Standards in 1991: A Guide for the Abatement of the Top 25 Associated Physical Hazards
Abstract
This report is intended to help employers and employees identify and correct hazards related to the most frequently cited OSHA standards found on construction sites throughout the United States. The report also is designed as a resource document for OSHA field personnel. The 100 most cited construction standards for 1991 are presented in the report. The standards cited were checked against similar citations for the years 1987 thru 1990. The relative rankings of the standards cited are similar, affected mostly as a result of the incorporation of new standards. The list was compiled from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS). It includes citations by Federal OSHA in the 27 Federal Plan States for employers engaged in construction activities defined by Standard Industrial Classifications (SIC) 15, 16, 17. Citations issued by states operating OSHA approved state plans are not included. A listing of the 100 most cited construction standards related to physical conditions on job sites also is included. This second list does not include citations for so called "paperwork" requirements such as the hazard communications standard (29 CFR 1926.59) and safety training and education (1926.21) but does include citations for standards such as hard hats (1926.100), guards for open sided floors (1926.500), etc. The report also examines in detail the top 25 construction hazards relating to physical conditions. Information on the 25 standards includes, among other things: 1) citation and text of the standards; 2) intent and application of the standard; 3) hazards associated with the standard; 4) example case histories related to the standard; 5) suggested abatement of hazardous conditions related to the standard; and 6) additional source materials including interpretation, compliance directives, industry standards, etc., which may aid in the compliance with a given standard.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA400334
Entities
Organizations
- United States Department of Labor