Safety in Construction from Construction Knowledge.net

The list and the number of violations are accurate as of October 13, 2006--the agency is still finalizing citation totals for the year.

Scaffolding--General Requirements (1926.451) with 7,895 violations
Duty to Have Fall Protection (1926.501) with 5,746 violations
Hazard Communication (1910.1200) with 5,586 violations
Respiratory Protection (1910.134) with 3,410 violations
Lockout/Tagout (1910.147) with 3,068 violations
Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178) with 2,582 violations
Electrical--Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment for General Use (1910.305) with 2,396 violations
Machine Guarding--General Requirements (1910.212) with 2,296 violations
Ladders (1926.1053) with 2,115 violations
Electrical--General Requirements (1910.303) with 1,791 violations

The following resources will introduce you to OSHA requirements that address some of the leading hazards at construction sites.

Falls consistently account for the greatest number of fatalities in the construction industry. If you have employees who work six or more feet above a lower level, you must provide fall protection.
Stairways and Ladders. Working on and around stairways and ladders can be hazardous. Stairways and ladders are major sources of injuries and fatalities among construction workers.
Scaffolding. Do you use scaffolding on your jobsite?
As an additional resource refer to OSHA's Scaffold Use in the Construction Industry 2002.
Electrical. Almost all construction employers must consider the hazards associated with electricity (i.e., electric shock, electrocution, fires and explosions).
Trenching and Excavation are among the most hazardous construction operations.
Motor Vehicle Safety/Highway Work Zones. Do you operate motor vehicles on your jobsite or do your employees work in and around highway work zones?

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