For the 13th consecutive year, Fall Protection topped the list with 7,271 violations in fiscal year 2023. Hazard communication (3,213 violations), Ladders (2,978 violations), Scaffolding (2,859 violations) and Powered industrial trucks (2,561 violations) rounded out the top five. Construction was a common theme among many entrees on the top 10, as Harbin noted that roofing contractors ere the most common to cite many of the violations on the list, including Fall Protection.
The full ranked list of OSHA’s Top 10 Safety Violations is as follows:
Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501) – 7,271 violations
Hazard Communication (1910.1200) – 3,213 violations
Ladders (1926.1053) – 2,978 violations
Scaffolding (1926.451) – 2,859 violations
Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178) – 2,561 violations
Lockout/Tagout (1910.147) – 2,554 violations
Respiratory Protection (1910.134) – 2,481 violations
Fall Protection – Training Requirements (1926.503) – 2,112 violations
Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection (1926.102) – 2,074 violations
Machine Guarding (1910.212) – 1,644 violations
Understanding these violations and the associated risks is essential for creating safer workplaces and preventing accidents. As the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo continues, participants have the opportunity to further engage with experts, attend sessions and explore solutions aimed at addressing pressing safety issues such as those on OSHA’s top violations.