Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2025: Are You on This List?
Every year, OSHA reveals its Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations, highlighting the areas where safety programs most often fall short.The 2025 preliminary results—unveiled at the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo in New Orleans—show that while total citations are down, the same hazards continue to lead to costly fines, preventable injuries, and lost productivity. At Advanced Safety & Industrial Supply, we’ve compiled this year’s data into a quick, shareable infographic to help you identify where your facility could be at risk and what steps you can take to stay compliant. View the Full Infographic We’ve summarized the highlights in an easy-to-read visual guide you can print, share, or post in your breakroom.
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Preliminary FY 2025 data presented by OSHA at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo – New Orleans, LA.
Final citation totals will be released later this year.
What These Violations Tell Us
Even with ongoing training and improved awareness, the same issues appear every year. The pattern is clear:
Falls remain the #1 killer in construction and maintenance.
Hazard communication and chemical labeling continue to trip up manufacturers.
Machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and forklift safety are still frequent trouble spots in general industry.
Training documentation gaps are a silent citation driver—often overlooked until OSHA arrives.
The takeaway?
Safety programs aren’t failing because companies don’t care—they’re failing because busy teams miss the routine details that prevent citations.
How to Protect Your Facility
Audit your programs regularly – Focus on fall protection, LOTO, and machine guarding first.
Update your training records – Make sure refreshers are current and documented.
Inspect and document – Photos, checklists, and logs help prove compliance.
Engage your team – Empower workers to report hazards before OSHA finds them.
Partner with a safety expert – External audits often catch what internal teams overlook.
How Advanced Safety & Industrial Supply Can Help
Our safety specialists provide:
On-site OSHA compliance audits and mock inspections
Customized safety training for supervisors and crews
Machine guarding evaluations and LOTO verification
Respirator fit testing and PPE assessments
Let’s make 2025 the year your facility stays off this list.
Call (615) 739-3278 or schedule a consultation today.
The Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2025
| Rank | Violation | Standard | Citations (FY 2025) | Change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fall Protection – General Requirements | 1926.501 | 5,914 | – 393 |
| 2 | Hazard Communication | 1910.1200 | 2,546 | – 342 |
| 3 | Ladders | 1926.1053 | 2,405 | – 573 |
| 4 | Lockout/Tagout – Control of Hazardous Energy | 1910.147 | 2,177 | – 266 |
| 5 | Respiratory Protection | 1910.134 | 1,953 | – 906 |
| 6 | Fall Protection – Training Requirements | 1926.503 | 1,907 | – 143 |
| 7 | Scaffolding | 1926.451 | 1,905 | + 32 |
| 8 | Powered Industrial Trucks – Forklifts | 1910.178 | 1,826 | – 422 |
| 9 | Eye & Face Protection | 1926.102 | 1,665 | – 149 |
| 10 | Machine Guarding | 1910.212 | 1,239 | – 302 |
Download the Full PDF Infographic
Preliminary FY 2025 data presented by OSHA at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo – New Orleans, LA.
Final citation totals will be released later this year.
What These Violations Tell Us
Even with ongoing training and improved awareness, the same issues appear every year. The pattern is clear:
Falls remain the #1 killer in construction and maintenance.
Hazard communication and chemical labeling continue to trip up manufacturers.
Machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and forklift safety are still frequent trouble spots in general industry.
Training documentation gaps are a silent citation driver—often overlooked until OSHA arrives.
The takeaway?
Safety programs aren’t failing because companies don’t care—they’re failing because busy teams miss the routine details that prevent citations.
How to Protect Your Facility
Audit your programs regularly – Focus on fall protection, LOTO, and machine guarding first.
Update your training records – Make sure refreshers are current and documented.
Inspect and document – Photos, checklists, and logs help prove compliance.
Engage your team – Empower workers to report hazards before OSHA finds them.
Partner with a safety expert – External audits often catch what internal teams overlook.
How Advanced Safety & Industrial Supply Can Help
Our safety specialists provide:
On-site OSHA compliance audits and mock inspections
Customized safety training for supervisors and crews
Machine guarding evaluations and LOTO verification
Respirator fit testing and PPE assessments
Let’s make 2025 the year your facility stays off this list.
Call (615) 739-3278 or schedule a consultation today.
The Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2025
| Rank | Violation | Standard | Citations (FY 2025) | Change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fall Protection – General Requirements | 1926.501 | 5,914 | – 393 |
| 2 | Hazard Communication | 1910.1200 | 2,546 | – 342 |
| 3 | Ladders | 1926.1053 | 2,405 | – 573 |
| 4 | Lockout/Tagout – Control of Hazardous Energy | 1910.147 | 2,177 | – 266 |
| 5 | Respiratory Protection | 1910.134 | 1,953 | – 906 |
| 6 | Fall Protection – Training Requirements | 1926.503 | 1,907 | – 143 |
| 7 | Scaffolding | 1926.451 | 1,905 | + 32 |
| 8 | Powered Industrial Trucks – Forklifts | 1910.178 | 1,826 | – 422 |
| 9 | Eye & Face Protection | 1926.102 | 1,665 | – 149 |
| 10 | Machine Guarding | 1910.212 | 1,239 | – 302 |
