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2022 Top 10 OSHA Violations
Most Cited OSHA Violations and How to Prevent Them

Developing a Robust Safety Plan to Prevent Common OSHA Violations in 2022
The following is a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA.
wdt_ID | No | Img | Hazard | Description |
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1 | 1 | ![]() |
Fall Protection, General Requirements | Fall protection must be provided at 4-ft. in general industry. |
2 | 2 | ![]() |
Hazard Communication | Comply with chemical hazard communication requirements. |
3 | 3 | ![]() |
Ladders | Provide training to minimize fall hazards. |
4 | 4 | ![]() |
Respiratory Protection | Establish or maintain a respiratory protection program with requirements for worksite specific procedures, training, fit testing, respirator use, cleaning, maintenance and repair. |
5 | 5 | ![]() |
Scaffolds, General Requirements | Protect employees from falls of 10-ft. or higher. |
6 | 6 | ![]() |
Lockout/Tagout | Control hazardous energy during service and maintenance of machines and equipment. |
7 | 7 | ![]() |
Powered Industrial Trucks | Require operator training and evaluation to avoid accidents. |
8 | 8 | ![]() |
Fall Protection, Training | Require a training program for each employee exposed to fall hazards. |
9 | 9 | ![]() |
Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment, Eye and Face Protection | Provide PPE to workers exposed to eye or face hazards. |
10 | 10 | ![]() |
Machine Guarding | Warn operators and other employees about machinery hazards. |