The general standards at 29 CFR 1910 are applicable at all workplaces unless specifically prohibited or preempted by a specific standard which is directly related to the ongoing employee activities.
What are the OSHA top 10 most frequently cited?
10th year running: Fall Protection leads OSHA’s annual ‘Top 10’ list of most frequently cited violations
- Fall Protection – General Requirements (29 CFR 1926.501): 5,424 violations.
- Hazard Communication (1910.1200): 3,199.
- Respiratory Protection (1910.134): 2,649.
- Scaffolding (1926.451): 2,538.
- Ladders (1926.1053): 2,129.
What are the subparts of OSHA?
GPO Source:
- PART 1926 – SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION.
- Subpart A-General.
- Subpart B-General Interpretations.
- Subpart C-General Safety and Health Provisions.
- Subpart D-Occupational Health and Environmental Controls.
- Subpart E-Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment.
Does 1926 apply to general industry?
The OSHA standards are divided into four major categories based on the type of work being performed: agriculture (29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1928), construction (Part 1926), general industry (Part 1910) and maritime (Parts 1915, 1917 and 1918) employment.
