What are OSHA’s most commonly cited construction violations?
Falls and fall hazards are the biggest problem on construction sites, Walterschied says, so inspectors will quickly spot “obvious fall hazards,” such as poorly built (or absent) scaffolds or guardrails. They’ll also look for “personal protection” such as hardhats and safety goggles. However, once the inspector is on site, he or she will likely dig beyond the obvious. In the case of a remodeler whose high-end project in Washington, D.C., received an OSHA visit in November, the company was cited for inadequacies in hardhats, GFI protection on power cords, eye protection, and fall protection. An OSHA fact sheet lists six “inspection priorities” in this order: Imminent danger situations Fatalities and catastrophes Complaints Referrals Follow-ups Planned or programmed investigations Click here for a full list of downloadable OSHA fact sheets. Q: What’s the average penalty OSHA levies against residential jobsite violations? A: The average penalty for a serious violation is approximately $100
