Subject Line: Top 10 OSHA Citations of Fiscal Year 2022-Ensure Workplace Compliance – 2/26/24

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Subject Line: Top 10 OSHA Citations of Fiscal Year 2022 – Ensure Workplace Compliance

Yes, you read it right.  Thes results are for OSHA fiscal year 2022 (Oct. 1, 2021, to Sept. 30, 2022).

If you’ve seen some preliminary data online or in written publications, you may be wondering why I’m not talking about 2023.  The reason is that generally, OSHA does not post the top ten violations until after the first week in April for the previous year, to allow the prior fiscal year’s inspection data to finalize past the close of the fiscal year (September 30th).

So, I thought it might be a good idea to do 2022 and when 2023 data is finalized, we’ll look at how things have changed over the past 2 fiscal years.

Here are the violations starting with the top violation for 2022.

1. Fall Protection in Construction: Guard against falls by ensuring proper protection like guardrails, safety nets, and fall arrest systems to prevent injuries on construction sites.
2. Hazard Communication in General Industry: Communicate workplace hazards effectively through labeling, safety data sheets, and employee training to ensure everyone understands risks and precautions.
3. Safe Use of Ladders in Construction: Inspect, maintain, and use ladders safely, remembering to maintain stability, follow climbing techniques, and always have three points of contact while climbing.
4. Respiratory Protection in General Industry: Safeguard against harmful substances with appropriate respiratory protection – ensure fit testing, training, and regular equipment inspections for effectiveness.
5. Scaffolding Safety in Construction: Safeguard workers on scaffolds with proper assembly, inspection, and use of fall protection systems – train employees on construction and maintenance.
6. Control of Hazardous Energy in General Industry: Prevent accidental equipment start-up with lockout/tagout procedures to isolate and control energy sources during maintenance.
7. Safe Operation of Powered Industrial Trucks in General Industry: Operate forklifts safely with comprehensive training, regular inspections, and no unauthorized modifications.
8. Fall Protection Training in Construction: Train workers in the proper use of fall protection equipment and conduct regular refresher sessions for safe practices.
9. Eye and Face Protection in Construction: Use appropriate eyewear to protect against potential hazards by evaluating job tasks for proper eye protection.
10. Machinery Guarding in General Industry: Prevent injuries from moving parts with machine guarding, including regular inspections, employee training, and clear maintenance procedures.

Remember, violations can have a negative effect on your company’s reputation and profits. Prioritize the 4 Steps to Workplace Safety and Compliance. It will go a long way in protecting your Employees, Reputation and Profits.

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