Top 25 OSHA violations – Scaffolding violations top the list!

1. Guard rails not provided for open-sided floors or platforms. 1926.500(d)(i)
2. Head protection from impact, failing objects & electrical burns not observed. 1926.100(a)
3. Ground fault protection not provided. 1926.404(b)(1)(i)
4. Electrical path to ground missing or discontinuous. 1926.404(f)(6)
5. Lack of protective systems for trenching/excavations. 1926.652(a)(1)
6. Guard rail specifications for tubular, welded frame scaffolds not met. 1926.451(d)(10)
7. Appropriate personal protective equipment not available for specific operations. 1926.28(a)
8. Stair rails required at 30″ change of elevation or 4 risers not observed. 1 926.1 052 (c) (1)
9. Approved containers or tanks for storing or handling flammable or combustible liquids not to specifications. 1926.152(a)(1)
10. General housekeeping unacceptable. 1926-25(a)
11. Daily inspection of physical components of trench & protection system not done. 1926.65i(k)
12. Lack of safe access for all types of scaffolds. 1926.451(a)(13)
13. Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI’s) not in use. 1926.404(b)(1)(ii)
14. No guarding of protruding steel rebars. 1926.701(b)
15. General requirements for guarding scaffolds lacking. 1926.451(a)(4)
16. No spoil pile protection. 1926.651(j)(2)
17. Improper securing of compressed gas cylinders. 16,26-350(a)(9)
18. Additional rules for welding/cutting as per ANSI Z49.1-1967 not observed. 1926-350(i)
19. Lack of eye/face protection for operations which create exposure. 1926.102(a)(1)
20. Guarding of floor openings missing or not to specifications. 1926-500(b)(1)
21. Ladder extended less than 3′ above landing as required. 1926.1053(b)(1)
22. No strain relief provided for flexible cords and cables. 1926.405(g)(2)(iv)
23. Egress from trench/excavation does not meet minimum requirements. 1926.651(c)(2)
24. Listed, labeled or certified equipment used in other than manner prescribed. 1926.403(b)(2)
25. No flexible cords designated for hard or extra hard usage. 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(j)

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