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29 CFR 1926.100: Hard hats in construction

Subpart E—Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment · official heading: Head protection

Workers in areas where they could be hit by falling objects or contact electrical hazards must wear protective helmets.

16,575citations since 2015
15,348employers cited
94%serious, willful or repeat
$1,330median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.100 16,575 times since 2015, against 15,348 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $31,706,550 at their current amounts.

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The parts of the rule cited most

1926.100(a) · 16,549 citations

(a) Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.

1926.100(b) · 25 citations

1926.100(b)(2) · 1 citations

(2) The employer must ensure that the head protection provided for each employee exposed to high-voltage electric shock and burns also meets the specifications contained in Section 9.7 (“Electrical Insulation”) of any of the consensus standards identified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section.

Industries cited most

  • Construction 16,153
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 102
  • Manufacturing 86
  • Wholesale Trade 59
  • Utilities 43
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 27

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