The 10 Most Frequently
Violated OSHA Standards
1. Hazard communication. Failure to develop an adequate written plan
(1926.059 EO1).
2. Hazard communication. Failure to provide employee information and
training (1926.059H).
3. Employee training. Failure to train employees to perform work safely
(1926.021 B02).
4. Head protection. Failure to wear headgear to protect against falling
objects or electrical shock (1926.100 A).
5. Hazard communication. Failure to obtain a material safety data sheet
for all hazardous chemicals (1926.059 G01).
6. Floor and wall openings. Failure to guard open-sided floors, platforms
and runways 6 feet or higher (1926.500 D01).
7. Hazard communication. Failure to maintain material safety data sheets
for hazardous chemicals (1926.059 G08).
8. Wiring design and protection. Failure to use ground fault circuit
interrupters (1926.404 B01).
9. Scaffolding. Failure to install guardrails, toeboards or wire mesh on
tubular frame scaffolds (1926.451 D10).
10. Excavations. Failure to use a protective system (i.e., trench box) to
protect employees in excavations (1926.652 A01).
Some of the fines for the above violations are:
