Top 10 OSHA violations for healthcare, social assistance industries
January 17, 2024
Bloodborne pathogens topped the list of OSHA violations for the healthcare and social assistance industries for fiscal year (FY) 2023 with 184 citations.
Hazard Communication (HazCom) was the second most cited standard, and several standards, each with 18 violations, rounded out the top 10. All data is preliminary.
| Top 10 most frequently cited violations for Healthcare - FY 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard Number | Number of Violations | |
| 1 | Bloodborne pathogens | 1910.1030 | 184 |
| 2 | Hazard Communication | 1910.1200 | 80 |
| 3 | Respiratory Protection | 1910.134 | 76 |
| 4 | Electrical - General | 1910.303 | 29 |
| 5 | Lockout/tagout | 1910.147 | 24 |
| 6 | Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements | 1910.132 | 23 |
| 7 | Recordkeeping - Forms | 1904.29 | 18 |
| 8 | E-reporting, Recordkeeping/Form 300A | 1904.41 | 18 |
| 9 | Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment for General Use | 1910.305 | 18 |
| 10 | Formaldehyde | 1910.1048 | 18 |
Publish Date
January 17, 2024
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TypeIndustry News
IndustriesHealthcare
Related TopicsBloodborne Pathogens
Injury and Illness Recordkeeping
Lockout\/Tagout
Toxic and Hazardous Substances - OSHA
Hazard Communication
Electrical Safety
Personal Protective Equipment
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