Frequently Cited OSHA Standards

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Transportation and public utilities are Division E of the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system and includes major groups 40-49. Electric, gas, and sanitary utilities are Sector 22 of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Transportation and warehousing are classified in sectors 48-49. Communication utilities are part of sector 51.

For employment statistics, see Industry at a Glance Overview, Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS).

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1910.178, Powered industrial trucks

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By SIC Code

Search for the most frequently cited Federal and State OSHA standards for this industry by SIC code and jurisdiction (Federal or by individual States). Enter your own SIC code, or use the pre-selected SIC codes below (returns only citations issued by Federal OSHA).

The following, in order, were the most frequently cited standards by Federal OSHA during October 2003 through September 2004, in Motor Freight Transportation And Warehousing (SIC code 42).

1910.178, Powered industrial trucks
1910.1200, Hazard communication [related topic page]
1910.305, Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use [related topic page]
1910.303, Electrical, general requirements [related topic page]
1910.37, Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes
1910.157, Portable fire extinguishers [related topic page]
1910.134, Respiratory protection [related topic page]
1910.23, Guarding floor and wall opening and holes [related topic page]
1910.132, Personal protective equipment, general requirements [related topic page]
Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, often referred to as the General Duty Clause, requires employers to "furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees". This section may be used to cite hazards for which there are no specific standards, such as ergonomics. [related topic page]

The following, in order, were the most frequently cited standards by Federal OSHA during October 2003 through September 2004, in Wholesale Trade-durable Goods (SIC code 50).

1910.178, Powered industrial trucks
1910.1200, Hazard communication [related topic page]
1910.305, Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use [related topic page]
1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) [related topic page]
1910.134, Respiratory protection [related topic page]
1910.23, Guarding floor and wall opening and holes [related topic page]
1910.212, General requirements for all machines [related topic page]
1910.132, Personal protective equipment, general requirements [related topic page]
1910.157, Portable fire extinguishers [related topic page]
Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, often referred to as the General Duty Clause, requires employers to "furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees". This section may be used to cite hazards for which there are no specific standards, such as ergonomics. [related topic page]

The following, in order, were the most frequently cited standards by Federal OSHA during October 2003 through September 2004, in Wholesale Trade-non-durable Goods (SIC code 51).

1910.1200, Hazard communication [related topic page]
1910.178, Powered industrial trucks
1910.305, Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use [related topic page]
1910.37, Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes
1910.23, Guarding floor and wall opening and holes [related topic page]
1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) [related topic page]
1910.303, Electrical, general requirements [related topic page]
1910.157, Portable fire extinguishers [related topic page]
1910.219, Mechanical power-transmission apparatus [related topic page]
1910.134, Respiratory protection [related topic page]

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