“While incredible advancements are made in safety each year, we continue to see many of the same types of violations appear on OSHA’s Top 10 list,” said Lorraine Martin, NSC president and CEO. “As a safety community, it’s critical we come together to acknowledge these persistent trends...
The Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2024 reveal ongoing challenges in workplace safety, with over 6,300 citations for Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501) alone as it remains the most frequently cited violation for the 14th consecutive year. This recurring issue underscores the critical ...
For the 14thyear in a row, Fall Protection topped the list. Respiratory Protection also jumped to 4thon the list, after being at number 7 last year. The Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for FY 2024 are: Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501):6,307 violati...
OSHA has quite a bit of latitude when it comes to penalizing a safety violation. For first offenses or minor infractions, the contractor may get off with a fine. But if multiple OSHA violations pile up on a project, or corrective action isn’t taken, the inspector can shut down the job...
Each year, OSHA tracks the top 10 workplace safety-standards violations, to help manufacturers focus on the safety issues receiving the most enforcement attention. As reported in Insurance Journal, for the 2021 fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2020, through Aug. 31, 2021) OSHA rep...
Training Boost:Effective training kitsprovide clear, actionable guidance that keeps workers engaged while improving their understanding and retention of critical safety protocols. 9. Eye and Face Protection (1926.102) With1,814 violations in 2024, missing or inadequate protective gear exposes workers to ...
Each year OSHA continues to cite the same safety violations, which stresses the importance of continuing to comply with workplace safety standards. Workplace hazards are not likely to be completely eliminated, but following best practices and guidance can help it’s possible to eliminate or minimize...
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) identifies common violations to help employers and workers maintain a safe working environment. OSHA usually provides the list of the previous year in April, so here are thetop 10 OSHA violationsin construction for 2023 and tips on how to avoid...
Uniguard recently participated in the International Paper Vendor Expo in Cantonment, FL, engaging with key teams to support IP’s mission for OSHA-compliant machine guarding and enhanced workplace safety. OSHA’s 2024 Top Violations: The Importance of Machine Guarding ...
Jul 02, 2024 Following a recent investigation, OSHA uncovered 44 safety violations at Outdoor Furniture Refinishing Inc., operating as Allied Powder Coating in Houston. As a result, the agency has proposed penalties amounting to $338,094, citing numerous health hazards to its wo...