OSHA’s Top 10 Violations

Which OSHA regulations are most commonly violated? Take a look at the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA standards below. The preliminary list relies on information from October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021.

1. Fall Protection - General Requirements (29 CFR 1926.501)
2. Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134)
3. Ladders (29 CFR 1926.1053)
4. Scaffolds (29 CFR 1926.451)
5. Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
6. Lockout/Tagout (29 CFR 1910.147)
7. Fall Protection - Training Requirements (29 CFR 1926.503)
8. Personal Protective Equipment - Eye and Face protection (29 CFR 1926.102)
9. Powered Industrial Trucks (29 CFR 1910.178)
10. Machine Guarding (29 CFR 1910.212)