Fall Protection in Construction Tops OSHA’s List of Most Frequently Cited Standards for 11th Year |
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For the eleventh year in a row, Fall Protection, construction was #1 on OSHA’s Top 10 List of most frequently cited standards. A total of 5,295 citations were issued in FY 2021 (October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021) by Federal OSHA for fall protection violations. 80% of the fall protection violations (4251) were deemed to be serious, which OSHA defines as “one in which there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew or should have known of the hazard.”
Other construction industry fall-related violations on the Top 10 List include:
- #3 Ladders
- #5 Scaffolding
- #6 Fall Protection Training
Fall hazards remain so prevalent on many job sites due to the use of stairways, ladders, scaffolding, unprotected floor holes, wall openings or any activity carried out on an elevated work surface.
OSHA publishes its Top 10 List to alert employers about these commonly cited standards so they can take steps to find and fix recognized hazards and save lives. OSHA urges employers to carefully evaluate and monitor their job sites to identify and abate fall hazards on an ongoing basis.
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It's Not Too Late to Join OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction |
It’s not too late to join OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction happening this week! Employers and workers can support OSHA’s efforts to stop the high rate of fall fatalities and injuries at construction jobsites by taking time this week and throughout the year to talk to their workers about how to eliminate or reduce fall-related job hazards. Suggested activities include toolbox talks, safety equipment inspections, rescue planning or discussions on specific jobsite hazards.
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This class familiarizes the student with various types of common machinery and their related safety standards, and the control of hazardous energy sources (lockout/tagout).
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Learn how to establish, maintain and monitor a respiratory protection program, including terminology, OSHA standards, NIOSH certification and medical evaluation recommendations.
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This refresher course, for those who have completed OSHA #501 and are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program, updates OSHA General Industry Standards and policies.
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Learn the best practices in crane and derrick operation using the OSHA Cranes and Derricks in Construction Rule as a guide, including maintenance, repair and inspection requirements.
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This class covers OSHA general industry requirements and teaches safety awareness, which helps in recognizing and reducing the risks of job site hazards. This class is specific to CA AB 2799 Cannabis Industry requirements.
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Developed in partnership with CAL/OSHA, this class emphasizes Title 8 General Industry standards and compliance, and provides existing Fed OSHA trainers an endorsement authorizing them to teach 10-Hour and 30-Hour Cal/OSHA outreach courses. Resources and Cal/OSHA training guidelines will be covered.
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Participants will learn about emergency action and fire prevention plans and when they are required for a workplace; elements of a good evacuation plan and OSHA requirements for plans; and design and maintenance features of good exit routes.
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This class covers the requirements for the safe construction and use of scaffolding using OSHA's Construction Scaffold Standard as a guide. Topics include types of scaffolds and hazards associated with scaffold design, assembly, disassembly and use.
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IN-PERSON CLASSES
Physical distancing and appropriate safety guidelines followed, and class sizes are reduced. Proof of vaccination status is required. Read Full Course Policy
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ONLINE ZOOM CLASSES
In Region IX OSHA numbered Virtual, Instructor-Led classes offered via Zoom are only available to participants located in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands. Call 866-936-6742 if you are unsure if this applies to you.
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Alameda County Fairgrounds Convention Center Hall A
4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, California (MAP)
Show Dates: May 17 & 18, 2022
Show Hours (Exhibit Floor):
May 17, Tuesday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
May 18, Wednesday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Conference Hours:
May 17, Tuesday: 9:00am – 2:15pm
May 18, Wednesday: 9:00am – 1:45pm
Networking Luncheon:
May 17, Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
FREE BEER, WINE, SOFT DRINKS AND FOOD
Where To Begin When You’ve Been Given The “Safety Hat” At Your Facility
– Addie Hosier, May 17 at 10:15 am
OSHA's Requirements for Emergency & Evacuation Planning
– Mary Ann Henriques, May 18 at 11:30 am
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Approximately every 9 minutes a teen goes to the emergency room for a workplace injury. 92 teens died on the job in 2020. All workers, including teens, have the right to a safe workplace – it’s the law.
Slips, trips and falls are leading causes of teen worker injuries, but they are preventable. OSHA urges employers to take time to educate your teen workers on worksite safety and preventing falls. Learn More
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Learn More About Upcoming OSHA Classes |
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5860 Owens Drive
3rd Floor
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone: 866-936-6742
Fax: 925-460-0133
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For additional information, email us at otc@clpccd.org or call 866-936-6742.
The recommendations in this newsletter are advisory in nature, informational in content, and intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace.
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