Top 10 Cited Workplace Safety Standards

OSHA’s Top Ten Violation for the Fiscal Year of 2025

The U.S. Department of Labor reports indicate that workplace fatalities exceed 4,500 annually, while the number of job-related injuries climbs to about 3 million each year. Measures enforced under OSHA regulations are designed to deter these occurrences. The initial safety measure lies in efficient communication of potential dangers via suitable identification and the use of lockout devices, which is considered the foremost line of protection against such incidents.

1. Fall Protection – 5,914 violations General Requirements (29 CFR 1926.501)
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2. Hazard Communication – 2,546 violations (29 CFR 1910.1200)
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3. Ladders – 2,405 violations (29 CFR 1926.1053)
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4. Control of Hazardous Energy, Lockout/Tagout – 2,177 violations (29 CFR 1910.147)
   Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) products are essential for maintaining a safe working environment in industries where the potential for hazardous energy release exists. These products play a vital role in preventing unexpected startup or release of energy during equipment servicing or maintenance procedures.
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5. Respiratory Protection – 1,953 violations (29 CFR 1910.134)
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6. Fall Protection, Training Requirements – 1,907 violations (29 CFR 1926.503)
   Annual fall protection system inspection and re-certification is about more than just complying with OSHA regulations and ANSI standards. Engineered fall protection systems consist of many components that wear with usage, and unauthorized system modifications can put your employees and your company at risk.
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7. Scaffolding – 1,905 violations (29 CFR 1926.451)
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8. Powered Industrial Trucks – 1,826 violations (29 CFR 1910.178)
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9. Personal Protective & Lifesaving Equipment, Eye & Face Protection – 2,405 violations (29 CFR 1926.102)
   Eye Protection products play a crucial role in ensuring workplace safety. With the potential risks and hazards present in various industries, it is essential to reduce the chances of eye-related accidents and injuries.
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10. Machine Guarding – 1,239 violations (29 CFR 1910.212)
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