According to Federal OSHA, the ten most frequently cited violations were:

  • Fall protection (29 CFR 1926.501)
  • Hazard communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
  • Scaffolding (29 CFR 1926.451)
  • Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) (29 CFR 1910.147)
  • Respiratory protection (29 CFR 1910.134)
  • Ladders (29 CFR 1926.1053)
  • Powered industrial trucks (29 CFR 1910.178)
  • Fall protection-training requirements (29 CFR 1926.503)
  • Machinery and machine guarding (29 CFR 1910.212)
  • Eye and face protection (29 CFR 1926.102)