As OSHA unveils the 2024 list of its 10 most frequently cited safety violations, there are once again no surprises at the top. For the 14th consecutive year, Fall Protection came in at number one with 6,307 violations—far and away the most commonly cited standard following inspections of worksites for all industries. Hazard Communication was next at 2,888, followed by Ladders and Respiratory Protection.
Check out the full list below, plus some resources to help you maintain a safe workplace and stay compliant.
OSHA’s 2024 Top 10 Safety Violations:
- Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501) – 6,307 violations
- Hazard Communication (1910.1200) – 2,888 violations
- Ladders (1926.1053) – 2,573 violations
- Respiratory Protection (1910.134) – 2,859 violations
- Lockout/Tagout (1910.147) – 2,443 violations
- Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178) – 2,248 violations
- Fall Protection – Training Requirements (1926.503) – 2,050 violations
- Scaffolding (1926.451) – 1,873 violations
- Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection (1926.102) – 1,814 violations
- Machine Guarding (1910.212) – 1,541 violations
Safe Workplace Resources
As your partner in workplace safety, ICW Group provides many resources to help avoid OSHA safety violations and maintain a safe workplace. Our new webinar on OSHA inspections is a great place to learn how the inspection process works and how best to prepare.
Other policyholder resources include access to one-on-one safety consultations, risk assessments, live and on-demand safety training webinars, and instructional videos. We also provide access to thousands of safety resources and tools with our online learning management system, Safety OnDemand®. Or you can visit our Articles & Insights Center for numerous helpful articles from our team of Risk Management Consultants on how to be OSHA compliant.
If you’re not a policyholder, find out what your work comp carrier offers and utilize their resources to enhance your safety program. You are not alone.
