Top 10 OSHA Violations in 2017
Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reveals the most frequently cited workplace violations. Unfortunately, the top violations remain consistent year after year. Fall Protection topped the list again, with 6,072 violations this year. Hazard Communication, Scaffolding, Respiratory Protection, and Lockout/Tagout violations followed closely behind. Rounding out the top 10 violations were Ladders (improper use), Powered Industrial Trucks, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection Training, and Electrical Wiring Methods. Although these violations closely match previous years’ top 10 lists, the...
