Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publishes their top violations in the construction industry. And typically, the most common violations are consistent year after year. What separates 2023 is the number of citations involving Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Ladders, and the failure to use personal protective equipment (PPE) or other life safety equipment (LSE). The following is the list of the Top Ten OSHA violations for 2023:

(10) Toxic and Hazardous Substances. There were 382 citations issued for “hazardous communication” and improper warnings issued to construction employees.

(9) Excavations. There were 395 citations issued for failure to provide proper and specific excavation requirements and instructions.

(8) Scaffolding – Aerial Lifts. There were 481 citations issued for improper lifting equipment and supports for building scaffolding.

Reprinted courtesy of Dominic Donato, Kahana Feld and Jeff Miragliotta, Kahana Feld

Mr. Donato may be contacted at ddonato@kahanafeld.com
Mr. Miragliotta may be contacted at jmiragliotta@kahanafeld.com