Recently OSHA issued the list of the most frequent safety violations cited. The list can help Employers understand OSHA’s enforcement priority.
The Violations List includes:
- Fall Protection
- Hazard Communication
- Scaffolding
- Respiratory Protection
- Lockout/Tagout
- Ladders
- Powered Industrial Trucks
- Machine Guarding
- Fall Protection Training
- Electrical Wiring Methods
These OSHA violations can also lead to other concerns for Employers. Such concerns may involve worker compensation injury claims, negligence claims, and whistleblower-type claims. Employers should address OSHA and employment law related issues with experienced employment law attorneys.