Top 10 OSHA Safety Violation Citations

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In October, OSHA revealed the top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standard violations for the fiscal 2021 year. Fall Protection remains at the top of the list for the 11^th year in a row. Just one fall protection citation can cost your company $13,260 per violation.

1. Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501)

2. Respiratory Protection (1910.134)

3. Ladders (1926.1053)

4. Scaffolding (1926.451)

5. Hazard Communication (1910.1200)

6. Lockout/Tagout (1910.147)

7. Fall Protection – Training Requirements (1926.503)

8. Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection (1926.102)

9. Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178)

10. Machine Guarding (1910.212)

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