OSHA’s Top 10 Citations for Fiscal Year 2025

Each year, thousands of workers are seriously injured on the job, and far too many lose their lives due to preventable workplace hazards. According to the latest available U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 5,283 workers suffered fatal occupational injuries in 2023 alone.

To reduce risks and promote safer workplaces, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces numerous standards designed to protect employees. As part of its awareness efforts, OSHA publishes an annual list of the 10 most frequently cited safety violations, highlighting areas that demand greater attention from employers.

OSHA’s Preliminary Top 10 Citations for FY 2025:

1. Fall Protection – General Requirements (5,914 violations)
2. Hazard Communication (2,546 violations)
3. Ladders (2,405 violations)
4. Lockout/Tagout (2,177 violations)
5. Respiratory Protection (1,953 violations)
6. Fall Protection – Training Requirements (1,907 violations)
7. Scaffolding (1,905 violations)
8. Powered Industrial Trucks (1,826 violations)
9. Personal Protective & Life Saving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection (1,665 violations)
10. Machine Guarding (1,239 violations)

“More important than profit, schedule, or production rates is the shared commitment to making sure every employee goes home safe and whole at the end of the day,” said Derrick A. Denis, Senior Vice President of Clark Seif Clark, Inc. (CSC). “The OSHA Top 10 list changes very little year after year. Employers that prioritize improvements in these areas can significantly reduce risks to their workforce, their bottom line, and their reputation. At CSC, we help organizations identify hazards and implement lasting safety solutions.”

The industrial hygiene, infection control, and environmental, health, and safety professionals at CSC provide consulting, testing, and training services to help organizations comply with OSHA regulations and protect their teams. Services include risk assessments, exposure monitoring, safety program development, and employee training.

CSC also recently sponsored an educational video discussing OSHA’s Top 10 Citations for 2025, available here: https://youtu.be/30DzfMMMTKo

For more information about CSC’s services, please visit www.csceng.com, email csc@csceng.com, or call (800) 807-1118.

About Clark Seif Clark, Inc. (CSC)
Since 1996, CSC has helped clients in both the public and private sectors address indoor air quality, occupational health, and environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) issues. CSC is a leading provider of these services with multiple offices along the western seaboard and southwest. The company believes in science-based protocols and has a strong background in engineering, making them the preferred environmental consultants to industrial clients, healthcare facilities, architects, schools, builders, contractors, developers, and real estate professionals.

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