In OSHA’s fiscal year, October 2015 through September 2016, there were 14 General Industry standards that resulted in citations of $1,000,000 or more. Here’s a breakdown of these 12 standards: 1910.1200 HAZCOM had the most Citations Issued with 5,268 1910.1200 HAZCOM had the most Inspections with 2,853 1910.147 LOTO had the most in Citation $’s…...
Here is a look at OSHA’s HAZWOPER compliance activity in 2016 (October 2015 – September 2016). As you can see, OSHA did 34 HAZWOPER inspections and issued 66 citations for a total of $376,780 in fines. This is the SETTLED amount and NOT the initial citations. Here is a quick breakdown of activity: NAICS Code:…...
The final rule includes a number of revisions to the existing general industry standards. These changes and new requirements include:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Here is a look at OSHA’s Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS) compliance activity in 2016 (October 2015 – September 2016). As you can see, OSHA did 192 PRCS inspections (↓) and issued 435 citations (↓) for a total of $1,285,302 in fines (↓). 2015 numbers were 206 inspections; 545 citations; and $1,435,301. This is the SETTLED amount…...
Here is a look at OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance activity in 2016 (October 2015 – September 2016). As you can see, OSHA did 140 PSM inspections (↑) and issued 669 citations (↑) for a total of $2,819,533 in fines (↑). 2015 numbers were 109 PSM inpsections; 477 citations; and $2,344,741. This is the…...
Here is a look at OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance activity in 2016 (October 2015 – September 2016). As you can see, OSHA did 1,780 LOTO inspections (↓) and issued 3,235 citations (↑) for a total of $16,611,253 in fines (↑). 2015 numbers were 1,796 LOTO inpsections; 3,139 citations; and $9,013,808. This is the SETTLED amount and…...
emphasis added by me and professionally speaking, this LOI is just “crazy talk” and why OSHA LOTO minimums should be viewed as just that… the ABSOLUTE MINIMUM! In this LOI, OSHA has established that using a “zip-tie” in the manner in which you would apply a lockout lock to an electrical disconnect would meet the…...
With last weeks tragic accident in my old stomping grounds of DeRidder, LA I am reminded of OSHA’s laguage in 1910.252. I know of no other standard that has such “matter of fact” style language. In the standard, OSHA uses the phrase “absolutely certain” in regards to ensuring the “container” is gas/vapor free. In fact…...
Inspections New Inspections 4,858 Closed Inspections 5,026 Inspections With Violations 65 Inspections With No Violations 4,793 Current Penalties $397,508.50 Inspection Types Inspection Type Accident 143 Inspection Type Complaint 1,124 Inspection Type Referral 683 Inspection Type Followup 193 Inspection Type Unprog Related 198 Inspection Type Planned 2,120 Inspection Type Other 286 Violations Serious Violations 2,057…...
February 1st is just around the corner and this is a reminder for those of you who maintain OSHA 300 Log(s) that it is time to:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
One of the questions I get often is “What if an OSHA standard says one thing and my fire code says something else?” First, let me say I am so pleased when I get this question as it means there’s a business utilizing the fire code; as so many do not even know it exist…....
A total of 4,836 fatal work injuries were recorded in the United States in 2015, a slight increase from the 4,821 fatal injuries reported in 2014, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Key findings of the 2015 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership...
