Top 10 Safety Violations:
A Cal/OSHA Enforcement Snapshot
April 4, 2023
This enforcement snapshot is a critical tool for understanding where the gaps lie in our collective workplace safety practices. Notably, the list underscores areas like injury and illness prevention, heat illness prevention, and the evolving challenge of COVID-19 prevention. Each violation is a learning opportunity—a chance for us to enhance our training programs and for employers to strengthen their safety protocols.
Top 10 most frequently cited Cal/OSHA standards
1 | Injury and Illness Prevention Program, General Industry | ||
2 | Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment | ||
3 | Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Construction | ||
4 | COVID-19 Prevention | ||
5 | Reporting Work-Connected Fatalities and Serious Injuries | ||
6 | The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout | ||
7 | Portable Fire Extinguishers | ||
8 | Hazard Communication | ||
9 | Portable Ladders | ||
10 | Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment |
Our mission extends beyond compliance; it’s about fostering a culture of safety that anticipates and mitigates risks before they escalate into violations. Let’s use this snapshot as a roadmap for innovation in safety training, ensuring our workplaces are not just compliant, but exemplary in their commitment to the well-being of every employee.
Together, we can transform these statistics into actionable insights that propel us toward a safer tomorrow.
Call us at 1-800-605-9460 so we can discuss how we can help your company be up to standard.
For more detailed information, please refer to the California Department of Industrial Relations website.
Warm regards,
Cardiel Luna
CEO, Reliance Safety Consultants