OSHA Compliance by Industry

Every industry has its own hazard profile and its own pattern of OSHA citations. Find the compliance guides, required programs, and checklists that apply to your workplace.

Industry Compliance Guides

Each guide covers the top hazards, most-cited OSHA standards, required written programs, and a pre-inspection checklist for that industry.

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Construction

29 CFR Part 1926

  • Fall protection — #1 cited standard for 14 years
  • Scaffolding, ladders, and leading edge work
  • Trenching and excavation
  • Electrical hazards and power lines
  • Multi-employer worksite responsibilities
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Manufacturing

29 CFR Part 1910 (General Industry)

  • Machine guarding — #10 most cited standard
  • Lockout/Tagout compliance
  • Noise and hearing conservation
  • Forklift safety and operator training
  • Hazardous chemical management
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Healthcare

Hospitals, Clinics, Long-Term Care

  • Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan
  • Workplace violence prevention
  • Safe patient handling and ergonomics
  • Hazardous drug exposure
  • Respiratory protection requirements
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Restaurant & Food Service

Restaurants, Cafeterias, Catering

  • Slip and fall prevention
  • Burns, cuts, and kitchen hazards
  • Chemical safety and HazCom
  • Fire safety and suppression systems
  • New employee safety orientation
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Warehousing & Transportation

Distribution, Logistics, Freight

  • Forklift safety and operator certification
  • Loading dock hazards
  • Manual material handling and ergonomics
  • Walking surface and aisle requirements
  • Hazardous materials storage
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Retail

Stores, Showrooms, Customer-Facing

  • Emergency exit requirements
  • Fire extinguisher inspection and access
  • Ergonomics and manual lifting
  • Ladder safety for stock work
  • Chemical safety for cleaning products
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Agriculture

Farms, Growers, Agricultural Operations

  • Pesticide safety and WPS compliance
  • Tractor rollover protection (ROPS)
  • Heat illness prevention
  • Field sanitation requirements
  • Agricultural machinery safety

Electrical Contractors

Electricians, EC Firms, Utilities

  • Arc flash hazard analysis (NFPA 70E)
  • Lockout/Tagout for electrical systems
  • Approach boundaries and qualified worker rules
  • GFCI and grounding requirements
  • Energized electrical work permits

Not Sure Where to Start?

The OSHA Basics guide covers the core requirements that apply to every employer in every industry.

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