OSHA Compliance & Regulations

Top 10 Most Cited OSHA Violations in Manufacturing and How to Avoid Them

Manufacturing plant floor with workers in PPE, machine guarding, lockout tagout on a machine, forklift in background, and a safety officer inspecting with a clipboard

Manufacturing remains high-risk for OSHA citations and workplace injuries. This article identifies the ten most frequently cited OSHA violations in manufacturing, explains why they occur, and provides step-by-step prevention tactics, compliance program elements, and measurable controls managers can implement to…

Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2025: How to Avoid Common Citations

Safety manager reviewing checklist on tablet with workers wearing PPE scaffolding with fall protection and a forklift operating in a warehouse demonstrating OSHA compliance practices

The 2025 OSHA Top 10 list remains a critical roadmap for prevention in industrial workplaces. This article breaks down the most-cited standards, explains root causes across plants, warehouses, and construction sites, and provides actionable checklists, procedures, and training tips to…