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title: "PROPERTY & CASUALTY NEWSLETTER: November 2018"
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# [PROPERTY & CASUALTY NEWSLETTER: November 2018](https://blog.plexusgroupe.com/plexus-blog/2019/1/29/property-amp-casualty-newsletter-november-2018)

 Written by [Rebecca E. Eden](https://blog.plexusgroupe.com/author/rebecca-e-eden) | Nov 1, 2018 3:01:00 PM

The Plexus Groupe’s [Property and Casualty](http://www.plexusgroupe.com/property-casualty/) November Newsletter shares the Top 10 OSHA violations in 2018:

**10. Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection**

This is the first appearance of this construction standard on the list.

Standard: 1926.95  
Number of Violations: 1, 536

**9. Machine Guarding**

Inspectors cited machine shops and manufacturers for point of operation and for guards that were not attached to machines.

Standard: 1910.212  
Number of Violations: 1,972

**8. Fall Protection – Training Requirements**

Employers lacked competent persons to provide training as well as no written certifications that the training occurred.

Standard: 1926.503  
Number of Violations: 1,982

**7. Powered Industrial Trucks part 2**

OSHA inspectors found forklift drivers who were not certified. In addition, employers failed to recertify drivers every three years.

Standard: 1910.178  
Number of Violations: 2,294

**6. Ladders**

Ladder use continues to be a problem in the construction industry. Inspectors found broken steps, use of top steps and ladders not being used as intended.

Standard: 1926.1053  
Number of Violations: 2,812

**5. Lockout/Tagout**

A general industry standard, employers did not implement an energy control program or training.

Standard: 1910.147  
Number of Violations: 2,944

**4. Respiratory Protection**

Fit testing, medical evaluations and respiratory programs were non-existent for employers who received this violation.

Standard: 1910.200  
Number of Violations: 3,118

**3. Scaffolds – General Requirements**

Scaffolds were not properly decked, leaving holes where a worker potentially could fall through.

Standard: 1926.451  
Number of Violations: 3,336

**2. Hazard Communication**

Failure to train and not maintaining data sheets led to this violation for many auto repair shops as well as hotels.

Standard: 1910.200  
Number of Violations: 4,552

**1. Fall Protection – General Requirements**

Topping the list once again is fall protection. Roofing contractors failed to provide PPE.

Standard: 1926.501  
Number of Violations: 7,270

If you have questions about this newsletter or any of the OSHA safety violations identified, contact an insurance expert at The Plexus Groupe at 847-307-6100.

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