OSHA reveals Top 10 Violations for 2019 at NSC Congress & Expo
Today, the National Safety Council (NSC) and OSHA announced the preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for fiscal year 2019. Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented the Top 10 on the Expo floor as part of the NSC Congress & Expo in San Diego, the world’s largest annual gathering of safety professionals. (Shown above: Attendees listening to the announcement. Photo by Benita Mehta.)
While the rankings for OSHA’s Top 10 most cited violations typically vary little from year to year, it is important to refresh on this critical information. Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501) tops this year’s list for the ninth consecutive year. Meanwhile, Eye and Face Protection (1926.102), a newcomer to last year’s list, remains in the No. 10 spot