Usual Suspects: The Top Five Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards Against Employers in the Millwork Industry

The five standards most frequently cited against millworkers tend to be Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication (Chemical Right-to-Know), Respiratory Protection, and Powered Industry Truck operations. That these standards consistently occupy the top spots means that employers in the millwork space should prioritize compliance with the many requirements found in each standard. Doing so will result in safer and healthier workplaces, not to mention more favorable outcomes if and when OSHA shows up. In our experience, however, these standards result in the most citations not because employers are indifferent, but because the standards can often be confusing. The goal of this webinar is to decipher the more confusing aspects of these standards and clear a path through the regulatory maze. OSHA-specialist attorneys from Conn Maciel Carey LLP will discuss the most common mistakes employers make attempting to comply with these standards, share their experiences in the field defending inspections and enforcement…