Tuesday, November 12, 2024

2024 Top 10 OSHA Violations


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.

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