This is the 10 mosted areas in a warehouse

1. Most Frequently Cited
For warehousing establishments, the 10
OSHA standards most frequently cited by
the agency were:
1. Forklifts
2. Hazard communication
3. Electrical, wiring methods
4. Electrical, system design
5. Guarding floor & wall openings and
holes
6. Exits
7. Mechanical power transmission
8. Respiratory protection
9. Lockout/tagout
10.Portable fire extinguishers

2. Forklifts
• Training
• Certification

3. GHS
• No Violation
• Containers of acid
require a written
hazard
communication
program.
• A list of all
chemicals is
required as part of
the program.

4. Electrical
• Outlet strips over
90 days
• Damaged outlets
• Blocking Electrical
Panels

5. Falls
• Docks
• Mezzanines
• Stairs
• Machines
• Trucks

6. Exits
• "This latest
incident yet again
demonstrates the
company's
deliberate and
ongoing refusal to
effectively address
hazards that have
been cited multiple
times at their
stores across the
country. OSHA will
not tolerate such
blatant disregard
for worker safety."

7. Power
Transmission
• Shafts
• Chain and
Sprocket
• Belts and Pulley

8. Lockout
• Conveyors
• Forklifts
• Program
• Training
• Audit
• Use of Lockout device

9. Respirators
• Written Programs
• Training
• Medical
• Storage
• Fit Test
• No Beards

10. Fire
Extinguishers
• Monthly Check
• Not Blocked

11. Summary
• Complaints drive
many inspections
• Most warehouse
complaints are
regarding forklifts,
CO, housekeeping

13. Background
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