OSHA reports that over the last six years the worker injury rate has steadily decreased. This is evidence that OSHA’s efforts and employers’ efforts are indeed making a difference. Compliance with OSHA standards not only avoids violations and penalties, but it ensures your employee’s safety. That means more workers go home safe to their families at the end of the workday.

#1 Hazard Communication
7,009 violations and $1,327,425 in penalties

Many employers were issued citations for not providing written hazard communication or not providing adequate information on hazardous chemicals.

Calolympic Safety offers many solutions to avoid Hazard Communication violations including: self-adhesive signs, markers, vertical signs, booklets, education, HAZWOPER classes and much more.

#2 Lockout/Tagout
4,681 violations and $4,209,707 in penalties

Many employers violated 1910.147 for not providing written Lockout/Tagout programs.

Calolympic Safety offers many solutions to avoid Lockout/Tagout violations including: Lockout Tagout Kits, Labels, Hasps, Locks and more.

#3 Respiratory Protection
4,130 violations and $1,216,059 in penalties

Many employers violated 1910.134 for not providing written respiratory program and not selecting the correct respirators for their employees.

Calolympic Safety offers many solutions to avoid Respiratory Protection violations including: half and full facepiece respirators, low cost, disposable, SCBA and more.

#4 Machine Safety
3,495 violations and $3,783,595 in penalties

Many employers committed OSHA violation #4 for not providing guards for moving machinery.

Calolympic Safety offers many solutions to avoid Machine Safety violations including: sorbents, matting, barricades and more!

#5 Electrical Hazards
3,211 violations and $1,312,460 in penalties.

Many employers were issued citations for not covering electrical conductors and wires. Worker injury is increased over time as conduits become exposed or damaged.

Calolympic Safety offers many solutions to avoid Electrical Hazards, including exposed electrical conductors, junction boxes, cords and outlets.

#6 Forklift Hazards
2,858 violations and $1,788,139 in penalties.

Many employers violated 1910.178 for not providing adequete training for their forklift drivers. A written program of forklift safety needs to include: daily inspections, maintenance, safe operating and training practices.

Calolympic Safety offers many solutions for Forklift Safety including signs, mats, training and more.

#7 Bloodborne Pathogens
2,508 violations and $1,272,355 in penalties.

Violations for 1910.1030 included companies that did not have an exposure control plan or for not having adequate training regarding pathogens. Pathogens are micro-organisms present in human blood that can lead to Hepatitis types B or C and HIV. An Exposure Control Plan (ECP) outlines required PPE and safe work practices.

Calolympic Safety offers many solutions for Bloodborne pathogens including gloves, masks, protective clothing, disinfectants and sanitary items.

#8 Personal Protective Equipment
1,883 violations and $1,313,152 in penalties.

Employers who violated 1910.132 did not provide appropriate personal protective equipment and did not conduct hazard assessments. Employees need to be protected for hazards for their eyes, face, feet, hands, head, body and respiratory systems. Proper training should show employees how to put on, remove and wear PPE.

Calolympic Safety offers many different kinds of PPE to protect your employees, including coveralls, hoods, gloves, boot covers, raincoats, vests and jackets.

#9 Guarding Openings and Holes
1,465 violations and $1,702,391 in penalties.

Violations for 1910.23 included employers not installing guards or protectors around fall hazards, walkways or ramps.

Calolympic Safety provides many barriers and protectors including manhole barriers, safety ramps, floor mats and more!

#10 Fire Safety
1,451 violations and $374,270 in penalties.

Employers violated 1910.157 by not providing fire extinguishers at exits or large traffic areas.

Calolympic Safety provides many products for fire safety including fire alarms and fire extinguishers and CO2 alarms.