OSHA Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations Maritime – FY 2011 OSHA Federal Standards October 1, 2010 – September 30, 2011 Note: The following charts do not include information entered into the new OSHA Information System (OIS).
Number of Serious Violations 2 Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations in Shipyard Employment FY 2011 Standard: Guarding edges of decks, platforms & similar flat surfaces over 5’ Shipyard rescue team Grinders – Work rests Deck openings – Covered/guarded Arc welding – Cables free from repair
Number of Serious Violations 3 Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations in Marine Terminals FY 2011 Powered Industrial Trucks – Safe working order Standard: Conveyor guarding Life ring and line available Guardrails for fall hazards > 4’ or into water Guardrail construction
Number of Serious Violations 4 Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations in Longshoring FY 2011 Fall protection for unguarded edges Standard: Basket stretcher available for each vessel being worked