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Every year, OSHA compiles statistics on violations to its standards. Following is information on the top standards cited by OSHA for General Industry employers during Fiscal Year 2023.
The Top 10 most frequently cited standards (General Industry) for FY2023
Manufacturing industry – Most cited standards | |
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1910.147 | Lockout/Tagout |
1910.212 | Machine Guarding - General |
1910.134 | Respiratory Protection |
1910.1200 | Hazard Communication |
1910.178 | Powered Industrial Trucks |
1910.305 | Electrical - Wiring |
1910.303 | Electrical - General |
1910.95 | Occupational Noise Exposure |
1910.119 | Process Safety Management (PSM) |
1910.132 | Personal Protective Equipment - General |
Retail industry – Most cited standards | |
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1910.178 | Powered Industrial Trucks |
1910.37 | Exit Routes |
1910.1200 | Hazard Communication |
1910.303 | Electrical - General |
1910.157 | Fire Extinguishers |
1910.305 | Electrical - Wiring |
1910.132 | PPE - General |
1910.176 | Handling Materials |
1910.28 | Walking-Working Surfaces - General |
1910.134 | Respiratory Protection |
Warehousing and storage industry – Most cited standards | |
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1910.178 | Powered Industrial Trucks |
1910.1200 | Hazard Communication |
1910.303 | Electrical - General |
1910.37 | Exit Routes |
Sec. 5(a)(1) | General Duty Clause of OSH Act |
1910.305 | Electrical - Wiring |
1910.157 | Fire Extinguishers |
1910.176 | Handling Materials |
1910.134 | Respiratory Protection |
1910.28 | Fall Protection |