The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for enforcing workplace safety standards. In 2022, OSHA issued a total of 424,379 citations and penalties for violations of these standards. The top 10 most cited OSHA standards in 2022 were:

1. Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501): 5,260 violations

Falls are a leading cause of death and injury in the workplace. OSHA’s Fall Protection Standard requires employers to provide employees with fall protection when they are working at heights that could result in a fall. Fall protection can take many forms, such as ladders, scaffolding, and harnesses.

2. Hazard Communication (1910.1200): 2,424 violations

Hazard Communication requires employers to provide employees with information about the hazards in their workplace and how to protect themselves from those hazards. OSHA also requires employers to label hazardous materials in the workplace. Hazard Communication is important because it helps employees understand the risks they face and how to protect themselves.

3. Respiratory Protection (1910.134): 2,185 violations

Respiratory protection is required when employees are exposed to airborne contaminants that could harm their health. OSHA also requires employers to provide employees with training on how to use respiratory protection properly. Respiratory protection is important because it can help prevent employees from inhaling harmful contaminants.

4. Ladders (1926.1053): 2,143 violations

Ladders are a common source of workplace accidents. OSHA’s Ladders Standard requires employers to use ladders that are in good condition and that are properly maintained. OSHA also requires employers to provide employees with training on how to use ladders safely. Ladders are important because they can help employees reach elevated work areas that would be otherwise inaccessible.

5. Scaffolding (1926.451): 2,058 violations

Scaffolding is another common source of workplace accidents. OSHA’s Scaffolding Standard requires employers to use scaffolding that is in good condition and that is properly maintained. OSHA also requires employers to provide employees with training on how to use scaffolding safely. Scaffolding is important because it can help employees reach elevated work areas that would be otherwise inaccessible.

6. Lockout/Tagout (1910.147): 1,977 violations

Lockout/tagout is a standard that protects workers from being injured by machinery or equipment that is being worked on. OSHA requires employers to lockout/tagout machinery or equipment that is being worked on to prevent it from being accidentally started or energized. Lockout/tagout is important because it can help prevent workers from being injured by machinery or equipment that is being worked on.

7. Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178): 1,749 violations

Powered industrial trucks, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, can be dangerous if they are not properly used. OSHA requires employers to train employees on how to use powered industrial trucks safely. OSHA also requires employers to provide employees with protective equipment, such as seat belts and roll cages, when they are operating powered industrial trucks. Powered industrial trucks are important because they can help employees move heavy objects around the workplace.

8. Fall Protection – Training Requirements (1926.503): 1,556 violations

Fall protection training is required for employees who are exposed to falls from heights. OSHA requires employers to provide employees with training on how to use fall protection equipment properly. OSHA also requires employers to provide employees with refresher training on fall protection on a regular basis. Fall protection training is important because it can help prevent employees from being injured in falls from heights.

9. Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection (1926.102): 1,401 violations

Eye and face protection is required when employees are exposed to airborne contaminants that could harm their eyes. OSHA also requires employers to provide employees with training on how to use eye and face protection properly. Eye and face protection is important because it can help prevent employees from being injured by airborne contaminants.

10. Machine Guarding (1910.212): 1,370 violations

Machine guarding is required to protect workers from being injured by machinery. OSHA requires employers to guard machinery to prevent workers from being accidentally caught in or crushed by machinery. Machine guarding is important because it can help prevent workers from being injured by

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• Compliance assessments: We will assess your workplace to identify any OSHA violations and help you correct them.
• Training: We will provide your employees with training on OSHA regulations and how to stay safe in the workplace.
• Environmental consulting: We can help you identify and address environmental hazards in your workplace.
• Safety audits: We will conduct regular safety audits to ensure that your workplace is safe for your employees.

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