OSHA Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2024

OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2024 offers a snapshot of the most common workplace safety violations across industries. This list, presented at the National Safety Council’s Safety Congress & Expo, serves as a crucial tool for employers to identify common safety risks and prioritize compliance efforts. Here’s the 2024 list, a link to the 2023 list and practical ways to make your workplace safer:

Top 10 OSHA Standards Violations for 2024:

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

 ➡️Want to see the 2023 Top 10 & related safety resources? Visit OSHA's Top 10 page here. 

Key Takeaways for Employers

• Fall Protection Leads Again: For the 14th year, fall protection remains the top violation. Ensuring all areas with height exposure are properly secured and equipped can prevent common and serious accidents.
• Hazard Communication & Respiratory Protection: Staying in the top five, these violations highlight the importance of informing and equipping employees to handle hazardous materials safely.
• Notable Trends: This year saw a 10% overall decrease in violations, indicating progress, yet the frequency of ladder, lockout/tagout, and respiratory protection citations underscores areas that need ongoing attention.

Enhancing Workplace Safety

Leverage the OSHA Top 10 list to boost safety and compliance:

• Audit Your Safety Program: Regularly review safety protocols to address OSHA standards and reduce risk exposure.
• Employee Engagement: Encourage workers to share safety improvement ideas and reinforce awareness around OSHA standards.
• Training: Implement robust training programs, especially in areas like fall protection, hazard communication, and equipment handling.

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