Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2020

Most Common OSHA Violations

Each year, OSHA releases a list of the top 10 most cited workplace safety violations. While the items on the list are unchanged from last year, the position of each change frequently. This list serves as a reminder to encourage organizations to reassess their safety procedures and address hazards.

Utilize this infographic in your facility for a handy reminder of the hazards that exist in these common activities, along with resources and tips to help improve safety. Go over each item in your next safety meeting or toolbox talk.

The following is a transcript of the Top 10 OSHA violations of 2018 infographic:

#1 Fall Protection-General Requirements: 7,270 violations

19% increase from 2017 (1926.501)
2012-2017: #1

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#2 Hazard Communication: 4,552 violations

9% increase from 2017 (1910.1200)
2012-2017: #2

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#3 Scaffolding: 3,336 violations

1% increase from 2017 (1926.451)
2012-2017: #3

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#4 Respiratory Protection: 3,118 violations

0.6% increase from 2017 (1910.134)
2012-2017: #4

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#5 Lockout/Tagout: 2,944 violations

2% increase from 2017 (1910.147)
2015-2017: #5
2014: #6
2013: #8
2012: #9

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#6 Ladders: 2,812 violations

25% increase from 2017 (1926.1053)
2017: #6
2013-2016: #7
2012: #5

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#7 Powered Industrial Trucks: 2,294 violations

6% increase from 2017 (1910.178)
2017: #7
2015-2016: #6
2014: #5
2013: #6
2012: #7

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#8 Fall Protection-Training Requirements: 1,982 violations

30% increase from 2017 (1926.503)
2017: #9 (new entry)

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#9 Machine Guarding: 1,972 violations

2% increase from 2017 (1910.212)
2016-2017: #8
2014-2015: #9
2013: #10
2012: #6

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#10 Eye and Face Protection: 1,536 violations

2018: New entry (1926.102)

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