United States Department of Labor’s the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced its Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2022. Lack of adequate fall protection comes out as top safety violation for the 12th year in a row.
The results for the year were related to an audience at the National Safety Council’s 2022 Safety Congress & Expo, one of the world’s largest annual gatherings for safety professionals.
The Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for FY 2022 are:
| Standard Name | Standard Number | Number of Violations |
| 1. Fall Protection – General Requirements | 1926.501 | 5260 |
| 2. Hazard Communication | 1910.1200 | 2424 |
| 3. Respiratory Protection | 1910.134 | 2185 |
| 4. Ladders | 1926.1053 | 2143 |
| 5. Scaffolding | 1926.451 | 2058 |
| 6. Lockout/Tagout | 1910.147 | 1977 |
| 7. Powered Industrial Trucks | 1910.178 | 1749 |
| 8. Fall Protection – Training Requirements | 1926.503 | 1,556 |
| 9. Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection | 1926.102 | 1401 |
| 10. Machine Guarding | 1910.212 | 1370 |
“OSHA’s annual Top 10 list helps define trends so safety professionals can find the appropriate solutions,” said Lorraine Martin, NSC president and CEO. “Despite advancements in workplace safety, we continue to see the same types of violations each year. It’s more important than ever employers seek education and resources to keep their workers safe.”
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