OSHA Top 10 Citations for 2023

Summary

In 2021, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 5,190 fatal occupational injuries and millions of illnesses. OSHA enforces safety regulations, and annually releases a top 10 list of most frequently cited standards. For 2023, fall protection tops the list for the 13th consecutive year. Standards include hazard communication, ladders, and respiratory protection. Despite little change in the list, OSHA encourages employers to foster a safety culture, which can reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve morale.

Takeaways

• 📊 In 2021, there were 5,190 fatal occupational injuries in the United States.
• 🤕 Millions more workers were injured or developed illnesses.
• 🛡️ The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates workplace safety and health.
• 📋 OSHA's regulations cover a wide range of potential hazards.
• 🏢 Employers are legally responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces.
• 🔑 Fall protection was the most cited standard by OSHA for the 13th consecutive year.
• 🔑 The top 10 most frequently cited standards for fiscal year 2023 were released by OSHA.
• 🔑 The list includes standards such as hazard communication, ladders, scaffolding, and respiratory protection.
• 📈 Despite annual releases, the top 10 list changes little from year to year.
• 🌟 OSHA encourages employers to exceed minimal requirements and foster a culture of safety.

Q & A

How many fatal occupational injuries were reported in the United States in 2021?

In 2021, there were 5,190 fatal occupational injuries in the United States.

What is the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

OSHA is responsible for creating and enforcing regulations to cover a wide range of potential hazards to protect worker health and safety.

What is legally required of employers regarding workplace safety?

Employers are legally required to provide safe and healthful workplaces for their employees.

What does OSHA release each year to help improve workplace safety?

OSHA releases a list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations each year.

Which violation was the most cited standard for the fiscal year 2023?

Fall protection was the most cited standard for the fiscal year 2023.

How many years in a row has fall protection been the most cited standard?

Fall protection has been the most cited standard for 13 years in a row.

What are the other top 10 most frequently cited standards for the fiscal year 2023 according to OSHA?

The other top 10 standards for 2023 include General requirements, Hazard communication, Ladders, Scaffolding, Powered industrial trucks, Lockout/tagout, Respiratory protection, Fall protection training requirements, Personal protective and life-saving equipment, Eye and face protection, and Machine guarding.

What does OSHA urge employers to do beyond the minimal requirements?

OSHA urges employers to go beyond the minimal requirements to create a culture of safety at work.

What benefits can a culture of safety at work bring to an organization?

A culture of safety at work can reduce costs, raise productivity, and improve morale.

What can one learn more about by visiting the website shown on the screen?

One can learn more about occupational, industrial hygiene, health, safety, or environmental issues by visiting the website shown on the screen.

What is the name of the channel that provides information on occupational, industrial hygiene, health, safety, or environmental issues?

The channel is called I AQ TV.