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Most Frequently Cited Standards

Through the years, the same standards seem to be most frequently cited by OSHA.

OSHA's top 10 most frequently cited violations involve many of the same standards. Check it out on OSHA's website.

Their position on the list below varies from year to year, but they're all on the TOP 10 list each year. Visit OSHA's Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations for more information on this topic.

Notice the Fall Protection and Hazard Communication standards: these two standards are usually is at or near the top, so make sure you have an effective hazard communication program. Actually, it's smart safety management to give priority to each of the top 10 in your safety program. After all, the following statement is true:

"That which OSHA sees the most, cites the most."

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

4-2. Which two standards are always at the top of OSHA's Top Ten Most Cited List?