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Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2001


Safety is a Value
Surface Nonmetal 01/01/2001 - 12/31/2001
Rank # of Viols. Percent * Standard and Title Compliance Tips
1 250 9.56% 56.14107(a)
Guarding of Moving Machine Parts		  
2 175 6.69% 56.14132(a)
Horns and Backup Alarms 		 
3 149 5.70% 56.14100(b)
Safety Defects; Examination, Correction and Records		  
4 91 3.48% 56.12032
Inspection and Cover Plates		  
5 87 3.33% 56.11001
Safe Access		  
6 86 3.29% 56.14101(a)(2)
Parking Brakes		  
7 79 3.02% 56.12008
Insulation and Fittings for Power Wires and Cables		  
8 71 2.71% 56.14112(b)
Guard Construction		  
9 67 2.56% 56.11002
Handrails and Toeboards		  
10 59 2.26% 56.12004
Electrical Conductors		  
11 43 1.64% 56.20003(a)
Housekeeping		  
12 42 1.61% 56.9300(a)
Berms or Guardrails		  
13 41 1.57% 56.12030
Correction of Dangerous Conditions		  
14 38 1.45% 56.12028
Testing Grounding Systems		  
15 33 1.26% 56.14100(a)
Safety Defects		  
16 32 1.22% 56.12025
Grounding Circuit Enclosures		  
17 31 1.19% 56.18010
First Aid 		 
18 30 1.15% 56.18002(b)
Workplace Safety Records		  
19 29 1.11% 56.4402
Safety Can Use		  
20 27 1.03% 56.4101
Warning Signs		  
* Percent of total violations written at this type of operation.



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