Falls still top the list for the 11th year in a row.

Each year, OSHA releases its top 10 list — the most frequently cited violations of OSHA standards across all industries. 

The Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for 2021 are:

1. Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501): 5,295 violations

2. Respiratory Protection (1910.134): 2,527 violations

3. Ladders (1926.1053): 2,026 violations 

4. Scaffolding (1926.451): 1,948 violations

5. Hazard Communication (1910.1200): 1,947 violations

6. Lockout/Tagout (1910.147): 1,698 violations 

7. Fall Protection – Training Requirements (1926.503): 1,666 violations

8. Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection (1926.102): 1,452 violations

9. Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178): 1,420 violations

10. Machine Guarding (1910.212): 1,113 violations

It can be easy to overlook safety measures and training in the rush to get jobs done quickly. Don't be a statistic! Complying with OSHA standards helps you keep workers safe and avoid costly fines.

Source: https://www.osha.gov/top10citedstandards