OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations for 2024 highlight recurring hazards in workplace environments, underscoring the need for continued vigilance and compliance. The list includes:
- Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501): The most-cited standard for 14 consecutive years, with over 6,300 violations. This involves protecting workers from fall hazards in construction and other industries.
- Hazard Communication (1910.1200): Inadequate communication about hazardous chemicals, cited nearly 2,900 times.
- Ladders (1926.1053): Misuse or improper maintenance of ladders, with over 2,500 citations.
- Respiratory Protection (1910.134): Non-compliance with respiratory safety programs, cited nearly 2,900 times.
- Lockout/Tagout (1910.147): Failure to control hazardous energy during equipment maintenance, with over 2,400 violations.
- Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178): Improper operation or training for forklift and industrial truck use, with more than 2,200 violations.
- Fall Protection – Training Requirements (1926.503): Insufficient training for workers on fall hazards, with over 2,000 violations.
- Scaffolding (1926.451): Mismanagement of scaffolding safety, cited nearly 1,900 times.
- Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection (1926.102): Failure to ensure proper eye and face protection, with over 1,800 violations.
- Machine Guarding (1910.212): Missing or inadequate safeguards on machinery, cited over 1,500 times..
These persistent issues highlight the importance of proactive safety programs, employee training, and adherence to OSHA standards to prevent workplace injuries. For additional resources and strategies to address these violations, consult OSHA’s training materials and updates.