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It is clear that the government is serious about safety. In 1990, 22,578 citations for alleged Hazard Communications Standard (HazCom) violations were issued in the construction industry. The U.S. Bureau of National Affairs, which tracks OSHA activities, listed construction as one of OSHA's prime targets because of the industry's poor record in reducing serious accidents. Another indication of OSHA's interest in construction is the new OSHA Office of Construction and Engineering. Its purpose is to provide technical construction advice to OSHA.
