Here are the top 10 most-cited health service standards by Federal OSHA from Oct. 2009-Sept. 2010, with specific Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) number, description and number of times cited.
1. Bloodborne pathogens (SIC #19101030) — Cited 624 times
2. Forms (SIC #19040029) — Cited 195 times
3. Hazard Communication (SIC #19101200) — Cited 183 times
4. General recording criteria (SIC #19040007) — Cited 77 times
5. Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use (SIC #19100305) — Cited 74 times
6. General requirements (SIC #19100303) — Cited 70 times
7. Annual summary (SIC #19040032) — Cited 64 times
8. Medical services and first aid (SIC #19100151) — Cited 51 times
9. General requirements (SIC #19100132) — Cited 50 times
10. Respiratory protection (SIC #19100134) — Cited 46 times
Source: OSHA
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