OSHA has released its list of most cited standards over the last fiscal year. Some of these may be familiar to you as topics that TT&S has touched on for member employees.
The Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for FY 2024 are:
1. Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501): 6,307 violations
2. Hazard Communication (1910.1200): 2,888
3. Ladders (1926.1053): 2,573
4. Respiratory Protection (1910.134): 2,470
5. Lockout/Tagout (1910.147): 2,443
6. Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178): 2,248
7. Fall Protection – Training Requirements (1926.503): 2,050
8. Scaffolding (1926.451): 1,873
9. Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection (1926.102): 1,814
10. Machine Guarding (1910.212): 1,541
If you're wondering where to start focusing on as far as improvements in your safety program, making sure you're up to speed in the areas on this list is a great start. If you would like assistance with this, please reach out to TT&S for support.
