OSHA’s Top Ten Safety Violations for 2024

As OSHA unveils the 2024 list of its 10 most frequently cited safety violations, there are no surprises at the top once again. For the 14th consecutive year, Fall Protection came in at number one with 6,307 violations. It is far and away the most commonly cited standard following inspections of worksites for all industries. Hazard Communication was next at 2,888, followed by Ladders and Respiratory Protection.

OSHA’s 2024 Top 10 Safety Violations:

1- Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501) – 6,307 violations
2- Hazard Communication (1910.1200) – 2,888 violations
3- Ladders (1926.1053) – 2,573 violations
4- Respiratory Protection (1910.134) – 2,859 violations
5- Lockout/Tagout (1910.147) – 2,443 violations
6- Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178) – 2,248 violations
7- Fall Protection – Training Requirements (1926.503) – 2,050 violations
8- Scaffolding (1926.451) – 1,873 violations
9- Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection (1926.102) – 1,814 violations
10- Machine Guarding (1910.212) – 1,541 violations

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-JK