Do you know which Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations are the most commonly cited? Recognizing common violations can help you plan and improve your company’s safety practices.
OSHA recently announced the preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for fiscal year 2017— and a new violation was added to the list this year.
OSHA’s Top 10 for fiscal year 2017:
- Fall Protection: 6,072 violations
- Hazard Communication: 4,176 violations
- Scaffolding: 3,288 violations
- Respiratory Protection: 3,097 violations
- Lockout/Tagout: 2,877 violations
- Ladders: 2,241 violations
- Powered Industrial Trucks: 2,162 violations
- Machine Guarding: 1,933 violations
- Fall Protection — Training Requirements: 1,523 violations
- Electrical — Wiring Methods: 1,405 violations
Coming in at number nine with 1,523 violations cited, Fall Protection— Training Requirements, is new to the list.
Take Action
Employee safety is Amerisure’s top priority. Following the guidelines put in place by OSHA is crucial in order to protect your employees. Take some time to review and evaluate your company’s safety procedures and protocols. Avoid an OSHA citation and, more importantly, protect your workers.
Here are some resources to help you get started:
- Check out the extensive library of materials available on Amerisure’s website. The Resources Page and Insights Blog are both filled with valuable information to assist you in planning safety protocols.
- Review OSHA’s Recommended Practices for Safety & Health Programs.
- Contact your local Loss Control Consultant today at 800-257-1900 or losscontrol@amerisure.com. Amerisure’s dedicated team of consultants are available to help your company mitigate risks and develop a comprehensive safety plan.
Read more about OSHA’s Top 10 Violations for 2017 here.
