For the 15th year in a row, OSHA reports that Fall Protection was once again the most cited workplace violation.
Every year, OSHA puts out their statistics for the most violations when it comes to safety. With the goal of educating and warning workers what the highest risks are, we can use this information to ensure our workplaces are working with us to make sure we can all make it to the most important part of the day, going home safe.
The top 10 OSHA violations for 2025 are:
Fall Protection – General Requirements: 5914 violations
Hazard Communications: 2,546 violations
Ladders: 2,405 violations
Lockout/Tagout: 2,177 violations
Respiratory Protection: 1,953 violations
Fall Protection – Training Requirements: 1,907 violations
Scaffolding: 1,905 violations
Powered Industrial Trucks: 1,826 violations
Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection: 1,665 violations
Machine Guarding: 1,239 violations
While it is up to everyone to ensure their safety and the safety of those around them, Nation Wide Ladder and Equipment is partnering with Werner Ladder to schedule safety classes to teach companies how to protect their employees from some of the hazards listed above, including how to properly inspect ladders, how Retractable Lifelines keep you safe, and any questions answered by a longtime safety advisor from Werner themselves. Call now to schedule a class at (603) 434-6911.
