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OSHA revealed preliminary data for its most-frequently cited workplace safety standards in FY25 during the 2025 Safety Congress & Exposition.
The show was hosted by The National Safety Council (NSC) Sept. 15-17 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
| Rank | Standard Name | Standard No. | FY25 Violations (Preliminary data) |
| 1 | Fall Protection - General Requirements | 29 CFR §1926.501 | 5,914 |
| 2 | Hazard Communication | 29 CFR §1910.1200 | 2,546 |
| 3 | Ladders | 29 CFR §1926.1053 | 2,405 |
| 4 | Lockout/Tagout | 29 CFR §1910.147 | 2,177 |
| 5 | Respiratory Protection | 29 CFR §1910.134 | 1,953 |
| 6 | Fall Protection - Training Requirements | 29 CFR §1926.503 | 1,907 |
| 7 | Scaffolding | 29 CFR §1926.451 | 1,905 |
| 8 | Powered Industrial Trucks | 29 CFR §1910.178 | 1,826 |
| 9 | PPE and Lifesaving Equipment - Eye Protection and Face Protection |
29 CFR §1926.102 | 1,665 |
| 10 | Machine Guarding | 29 CFR §1910.212 | 1,239 |
“While progress has been made in many workplaces, the consistency in citation rankings year after year signals there is more work ahead,” said Lorraine Martin, NSC CEO. “The safety community must intensify our efforts to better protect workers and save lives. We can do this through robust training, updated metrics, high-hazard identification, and control implementation, coupled with employee engagement and leadership accountability.”
The agency’s preliminary data - updated Aug. 12 - was presented by Eric Harbin, OSHA regional administrator in Dallas, Texas.
The preliminary data is based on federal OSHA data. Data collected from state OSHA agencies is not included in the list.
An update to the data is expected before the end of OSHA’s fiscal year on Sept. 30.
Donald Halsing is the Founding Editorial Director of Work Safety 24/7. He was formerly the Associate Editor of Robotics 24/7.
Don's experience spans the supply chain, logistics, and construction industries, having worked in both warehouse operations and land surveying. He is also a professional wedding photographer with his fiancée Ashley.
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