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Construction Safety Violations FY 2003: Key Findings

Explore the most frequently cited serious violations in construction during fiscal year 2003, including fall protection, scaffolding, head protection, employee training, occupational health controls, and safety equipment. Learn about OSHA standards, enforcement actions, and safety measures to prevent accidents in construction. Gain insights into the number of serious violations, training programs, housekeeping practices, and materials handling protocols. Stay informed on crucial safety regulations and best practices for a secure construction environment.

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Construction Safety Violations FY 2003: Key Findings

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  1. Most Frequently CitedSerious Violations Construction – FY 2003

  2. Most Frequently Cited Serious Violationsin Construction – FY 2003 Fall protection - Unprotected sides & edges Scaffolds - Fall protection Head protection Fall protection – Residential construction 6’ or more Scaffolds - Access Standard & Subpart - 1926. Aerial lifts – Body belt & lanyard Scaffolds - Platform construction - - Excavations - Protection of employees Employee training Fall hazards training program There were also 334 Section 5(a)(1) violations cited in construction SIC codes during this period. Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  3. Subpart C - General Safety & Health(1926.20 - 35) Employee training programs Inspections by competent person Initiate and maintain accident prevention programs Housekeeping Personal protective equipment Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  4. Subpart D - Occupational Health & Environmental Controls(1926.50 - 66) Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts & mists - Employee exposure Lead - Exposure assessment First aid training Lead - Interim respiratory protection Lead - Interim ppe Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  5. Subpart E - Personal Protective & Life Saving Equipment(1926.95 - 107) Head protection Eye and face protection PPE - Provided, used and maintained Life jackets/vests Lifesaving skiff for employees working over water Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  6. Subpart F - Fire Protection & Prevention(1926.150 - 159) 2A fire extinguishers - Building area Extinguishers on each floor LP-Gas systems – Protection from vehicular traffic Extinguishers within 50 ft. of flammables/combustibles Storage of LPG containers Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  7. Subpart G - Signs, Signals & Barricades(1926.200 - 203) Traffic signs at points of hazard Flagmen/traffic control* Traffic control signs/devices - Requirements Barricades - Requirements Flagmen – Appropriate garments* * OSHA’s standards for Signs, Signals, and Barricades were revised during FY 2003. The asterisked standards refer to the previous rule. Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  8. Subpart H - Materials Handling, Storage, Use & Disposal (1926.250 - 252) Rigging equipment inspection & removal from service Torn/cut synthetic web slings - Removal from service Exterior drop chutes Custom lifting accessories – Load marking Alloy steel chains - Identification Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  9. Subpart I - Tools: Hand & Power(1926.300 - 307) Woodworking tools - ANSI requirements Tools designed for guards - Guards in place Guarding of rotating/moving parts Circular saw blade guarding Guarding of pulleys Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  10. Subpart J - Welding & Cutting(1926.350 -354) Cylinders secured upright Oxygen cylinder storage Valve protection caps Cables needing repair - In use Regulators/Gauges in working order Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  11. Subpart K - Electrical(1926.400 - 449) Branch circuits - Ground fault protection/ Assured equipment grounding conductor program Grounding path Ground-fault circuit interrupters Equipment installation and use Flexible cords – Strain relief Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  12. Subpart L - Scaffolds(1926.450 - 454) Scaffolds above 10 ft. - Fall protection Scaffold access Aerial lifts - Body belt and lanyard Scaffold working levels - Planked or decked Training for employees using scaffolds Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  13. Subpart M - Fall Protection(1926.500 - 503) Fall protection – Steep roofs Unprotected sides & edges - Fall protection Fall protection - Residential construction 6’ or more Fall hazards training program Fall protection - Roofing work on low-slope roofs Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  14. Subpart N - Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators & Conveyors(1926.550 - 556) Crawler, locomotive, & truck cranes - ANSI B30.5-1968 Cranes and derricks – Manufacturers’ specifications Swing radius at rear of crane barricaded Daily inspection - Competent person Hoisting machinery – Annual inspection Clearances between power lines and equipment Loads suspended or to be lifted – Employees kept clear Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  15. Subpart O - Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, & Marine Operations(1926.600 - 606) Earthmoving/compacting equipment - Reverse signal alarm Industrial trucks - ANSI B56.1-1969 Lifting/hauling equipment - Use of safety platform Bi-directional machines - Horn Powered industrial trucks – Unauthorized riders Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  16. Subpart P - Excavations (1926.650 - 652) Employee protection in excavations - Protective system use Egress from trench excavations Inspections by competent person Protection from falling/rolling materials/equipment Competent person inspection - Employees removed from hazard Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  17. Subpart Q - Concrete & Masonry Construction(1926.700 - 706) Reinforcing steel - Guarding Masonry walls - Bracing Formwork – General requirements Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  18. Subpart R – Steel Erection(1926.750 - 761) Protection from fall hazards Fall hazard training Fall protection for connectors – 15’ to 30’ Written notification prior to steel erection Fall protection for connectors – More than 2 stories or 30’ Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  19. Subpart T - Demolition(1926.850 - 860) Engineering survey - Prior to operations Chutes – No material dropped outside structure unless protected Walls/floors shored or braced when employees work inside structure Wall openings protected Stairs, passageways, ladders – Inspected and maintained Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  20. Subpart X - Ladders(1926.1050 - 1060) Stairrails & handrails Portable ladders 3 feet above landing surface Appropriate use of ladders Stairways/ladders required Training program Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  21. Subpart Z - Toxic & Hazardous Substances(1926.1100 - 1152) Asbestos - Exposure assessment by competent person Asbestos - Training program Asbestos - Class I, II, & III asbestos work in regulated areas Asbestos - Protective clothing Asbestos - Monitoring Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

  22. Hazard Communication (1910.1200)Cited in Construction SIC Codes Written program Material Safety Data Sheets Material Safety Data Sheets readily accessible Standard: 1910. Information and training Training initially and for new hazards Number of Serious Violations - FY 2003

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