What are your top safety concerns at your operation? Do you have short-term or long-term goals in mind when it comes to your safety program? Well, if you do, you may want to consider the following.
The U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has released figures for their “Top 10” violations list in 2013 (most frequently issued citations for fiscal 2013, ending Sept. 30.):
"1926.501 — Fall Protection 8,241 total violations
1910.1200 — Hazard Communication 6,156 total violations
1926.451 — Scaffolding 5,423 total violations
1910.134 — Respiratory Protection 3,879 total violations
1910.305 — Electrical, Wiring Methods 3,452 total violations
1910.178 — Powered Industrial Trucks 3,340 total violations
1926.1053 — Ladders 3,311 total violations
1910.147 — Lockout/Tagout 3,254 total violations
1910.303 — Electrical, General Requirements 2,745 total violations
1910.212 — Machine Guarding 2,701 total violations"
Nelson-Jameson is ready to help you address workplace safety with a wide line of Safety and Personnel products. We offer a range of safety signs & markers, respirators, lockout & tagout products, training videos, and many other products to address your facility’s and workers’ needs. Check out our website, catalog, or give us a call at 1-800-826-8302 to learn more about the many options we offer when it comes to safety!
