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OSHA Top 10
Do you know everything you need to know about the 10 most frequently cited Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards? In this series, we’re exploring the most common OSHA violations, one by one.
OSHA Top 10 eBook
Learn why OSHA violations happen, what you stand to lose when you get hit with one, along with warning signs to look out for and prevention checklists you can use to improve compliance and minimize losses.
OSHA Top 10 for 2024
The 2024 preliminary list – which represents OSHA Information System data from Oct. 1, 2023, to Sept. 5, 2024 stacks up like this:
- Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501): 6,307 violations
- Hazard Communication (1910.1200): 2,888
- Ladders (1926.1053): 2,573
- Respiratory Protection (1910.134): 2,470
- Lockout/Tagout (1910.147): 2,443
- Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178): 2,248
- Fall Protection – Training Requirements (1926.503): 2,050
- Scaffolding (1926.451): 1,873
- Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection (1926.102): 1,814
- Machine Guarding (1910.212): 1,541
The Latest Articles on the OSHA Top 10
Machine Guarding: Keep Up with OSHA Requirements and Keep Your Workers Safe
From amputations to OSHA fines, improperly guarded machines carry serious risks. Here’s what you need to know about OSHA’s machine guarding requirements.
OSHA Fire Extinguisher Safety Standards: What You Need to Know
Learn how to avoid OSHA violations and protect your workforce with our guide to Fire Extinguishers. Discover tips for keeping your facility safe.
OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations of 2024
Use OSHA’s Top 10 Violations to help your organization prioritize workforce safety and compliance initiatives for a safer workplace.
Pop Quiz: OSHA Top 10
Do you know the most frequently cited OSHA violations? Can you identify why companies often get cited for them? Test your OSHA knowledge with this short quiz.
OSHA’s Top 5 Violations for Dealers and Repair Shops
Are you doing enough to avoid the most common OSHA citations for automotive dealerships and repair shops? Here’s what you need to look out for.
Top OSHA Violations for Construction – Taking a Look at the Top 5
Is your company at risk for any of the most common OSHA manufacturing safety violations? Find out if your safety program is doing the job.
OSHA Edge Guarding: How to Prevent Falls in Construction
Are you at risk of an OSHA Edge Guarding violation? Learn what’s in the OSHA standard, reasons why violations happen, and how to protect your workforce.
Unpacking the Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2023: An Interview with KPA’s Zach Pucillo
In this episode of The Safety Meeting, Regulatory Compliance Manager Zach Pucillo overviews the top 10 OSHA violations in 2023, provides insight into shifts in citation frequency and industries of concern, and shares solutions to combat unsafe working conditions.
Respirator Medical Evaluations & Fit Testing: What OSHA Wants You to Know
Respirators are a must in workplaces with hazardous airborne contaminants. Learn how to use medical evaluations and fit testing to stay in line with OSHA’s standards.
Your Guide to PPE and OSHA’s Eye and Face Protection Requirements
Personal protective equipment (PPE) guards workers against serious injuries, including injuries to the eyes and face. Learn all about OSHA’s PPE requirements.
Top OSHA Violations for Manufacturing – Let’s Look at the Top 5
Is your company at risk for any of the most common OSHA manufacturing safety violations? Find out if your safety program is doing the job.
Lockout Tagout Procedures: Everything You Need To Know To Stay In Line With OSHA & LOTO
Work with dangerous machines? Here’s everything you need to know about OSHA’s Control of Hazardous Energy standard, usually called the Lockout Tagout standard.
You Don’t Have to Manage Your OSHA Requirements Alone
Have questions? Looking for more detailed OSHA compliance guidance? KPA is here to help.
To truly protect your workforce and bottom line, you’ll need in-depth information—and not just about OSHA’s top 10, but every potential hazard that exists in your organization. You’ll also need to conduct a thorough evaluation of your facilities to identify current gaps and risk areas.
KPA’s unique combination of software, training, and consulting services can provide the coverage your people and your organization need.
