Violations related to electrical hazards led to 2,192 citations (from 1,681 OSHA inspections) and a total of $2,817,950 in penalties in 2014, making 1910.303 the eighth most frequently cited standard, according to the agency.

Violations related to electrical hazards led to 2,192 citations (from 1,681 OSHA inspections) and a total of $2,817,950 in penalties in 2014, making 1910.303 the eighth most frequently cited standard, according to the agency.

Pedestrian injuries and deaths are alarmingly high — especially among kids, teenagers and seniors.

OSHA standard 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the unexpected energization or startup of the machines ,/p>

It’s tough to bring professionalism to a trade that actively looks to make itself look stupid.

OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard was the second most frequently standard cited during fiscal year 2014, right behind fall protection.

Jack had been working the extruder for years, but this time he failed to recognize a common hazard when he was clearing a blockage.

With nearly $20 million in penalties across all industries, fall protection topped the list of OSHA’s most frequently cited standards during fiscal year 2014

In 1998, I was touring a large production facility to get a feel for the operations.

OSHA standard 1910.305 covers electrical wiring methods, components and equipment for general use.