| OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations in Construction (FY 2024)
OSHA has released its Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations for the construction industry, highlighting the most common safety failures that put workers at risk. With 6 out 10 vioations were related to fall hazards. Falls remain the leading cause of construction fatalities, with multiple fall-related violations making the list.
Top 10 OSHA Violations for Construction (FY 2024):
1. Fall Protection – Residential Construction (1926.501(b)(13)) – Failure to provide fall protection for workers in residential construction.
2. Ladders (1926.1053(b)(1)) – Ladders not extending at least 3 feet above the landing.
3. Eye & Face Protection (1926.102(e)(1)) – Failure to use appropriate eye and face protection.
4. Fall Protection – Training (1926.503(a)(1)) – Lack of proper fall protection training for exposed workers.
5. Head Protection (1926.100(b)(2)) – Failure to wear required hard hats for head injury protection.
6. Fall Protection – Unprotected Sides & Edges (1926.501(b)(1)) – Lack of guardrails or fall protection on elevated work surfaces.
7. General Safety & Health Provisions (1926.20(b)(2)) – Failure to conduct job site inspections by a competent person.
8. Fall Protection – Low-Slope Roofing (1926.503(b)(1)) – Lack of fall protection measures for roof work.
9. Aerial Lifts – Fall Protection (1926.453(b)(2)(v)) – Failure to use fall protection
10. General Safety & Health – Hazard Recognition (1926.21(b)(2)) – Inadequate training on hazard recognition and avoidance.
Take Action: Strengthen Your Fall Protection Program
Falls continue to be the leading cause of fatalities in construction. Now is the time to review and update your company’s Fall Protection Program. Ensure your job sites comply with OSHA standards by:
✅ Conducting Fall Hazard Assessments
✅ Implementing Comprehensive Fall Protection Plans
✅ Providing Regular Fall Protection Training for all workers
✅ Ensuring Proper Protections (PFAS, guardrails, safety nets, etc.)
✅ Assigning a Competent Person for Job Site Inspections |
