Following historical precedent, OSHA’s top ten cited violations for 2024 surprise no one. They all appeared on last year’s list, although their relative positions changed a bit. Fall protection (general requirements) remains the most cited citation and has held the spot for the fourteenth consecutive year.
The full list in order appears below:
- Fall Protection (General Requirements)
- Hazard Communication
- Ladders
- Respiratory Protection
- Lockout/Tagout
- Powered Industrial Trucks
- Fall Protection (Training Requirements)
- Scaffolding
- Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment (Eye and Face Protection)
- Machine Guarding
The good news is that 2024 saw a nearly 10% decrease in the total number of violations cited on the top 10 list compared to 2023. For employers wishing to review workplace safety programs or start new ones, the top ten list is always a good place to start.
