Top 10 OSHA Violations Most Frequently Cited

Is your Health & Safety training up to date? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), here are the top 10 most frequently cited standards that were violated by companies in fiscal year 2019.

1. Fall protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501)

2. Hazard communication standard, general industry (29 CFR 1910.1200)

3. Scaffolding, general requirements, construction (29 CFR 1926.451)

4. Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (29 CFR 1910.147)

5. Respiratory protection, general industry (29 CFR 1910.134)

6. Ladders, construction (29 CFR 1926.1053)

7. Powered industrial trucks, general industry (29 CFR 1910.178)

8. Fall Protection Training Requirements (29 CFR 1926.503)

9. Machinery and Machine Guarding, general requirements (29 CFR 1910.212)

10. Eye and Face Protection (29 CFR 1926.102)

To find the top violations of a specific industry, click here to visit OSHA’s data base.

CFR can refresh your training program with training on a variety of topics, including hazard communication, personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirator fit testing, powered industrial trucks, control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) and permit-required confined spaces to name just a few. Training can be scheduled on-site at any time that accommodates your employees shift schedules. Contact CFR to learn more about how we can assist with your health and safety obligations.