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  OSHA Top 10 · 2026
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20% Off Training for OSHA’s Top 10 Violations

OSHA just released its most cited violations for 2026, and fall protection tops the list again. Every course on this page maps to one of the ten. Get your crew trained for 20% off.

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OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations, 2026

Preliminary FY 2026 data, announced September 2026 at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo. Source: OSHA.gov, Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards. Click a violation to jump to the matching courses.

  1. 1Fall Protection, General Requirements29 CFR 1926.5014,041citations
  2. 2Hazard Communication29 CFR 1910.12001,961citations
  3. 3Lockout/Tagout29 CFR 1910.1471,863citations
  4. 4Scaffolding29 CFR 1926.4511,725citations
  5. 5Ladders29 CFR 1926.10531,659citations
  6. 6Respiratory Protection29 CFR 1910.1341,608citations
  7. 7Powered Industrial Trucks29 CFR 1910.1781,379citations
  8. 8Fall Protection, Training Requirements29 CFR 1926.5031,273citations
  9. 9Eye and Face Protection29 CFR 1926.1021,120citations
  10. 10Machine Guarding29 CFR 1910.2121,072citations
Violations #1 · #4 · #5 · #8  ·  Working at Height

Falls, Scaffolds, Ladders & Lifts

Four of the ten most cited violations are about working at height, and falls are still the leading killer in construction. Train everyone who leaves the ground.

OSHA Training | 1-2 hours
Covers OSHA fall protection requirements under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M for construction workers.
Competent Person Training | 4 to 5 hours
Advanced fall protection training for designated competent persons under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.
OSHA Training | 1 hour
Teaches workers to identify and prevent fall hazards under OSHA’s Focus Four standards.
OSHA Training | 1-2 hours
Covers walking and working surface hazards and fall prevention under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22.
OSHA Training | 1-2 hours
Teaches workers to recognize and prevent scaffold-related hazards under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.
Competent Person Training | 5 hours
Comprehensive 5-hour scaffolding training for designated competent persons under OSHA standards.
Construction | 45-60 minutes
Covers OSHA suspended scaffolding safety under 29 CFR 1926.451 for construction workers.
OSHA Training | 1 hour
Teaches workers to recognize stairway and ladder hazards and work safely under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.
Competent Person Training | 5 hours
Covers safety applications for all ladder types, inspection, and maintenance for competent persons.
OSHA Training | 2-3 hours
Certifies construction workers in aerial lift and scissor lift safety under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.453.
Competent Person Training | 1.5 hours
Advanced aerial lift training for designated competent persons under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.453.
Violations #2 · #6  ·  Chemicals and Air

Hazard Communication & Respiratory Protection

Unlabeled chemicals and missing respirator programs put HazCom at #2 and Respiratory Protection at #6. These courses cover labels, SDS, fit and use.

OSHA Training | 1-2 hours
Covers GHS chemical classification and labeling requirements under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Healthcare | 45-60 minutes
Covers OSHA Hazard Communication requirements for healthcare workers around hazardous materials.
OSHA Training | 90 minutes
An OSHA-compliant online course built from OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard 29 CFR 1910.134....
OSHA Training | 1 hour
Teaches workers to recognize and control silica dust exposure under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153.
OSHA Training | 1 hour
Teaches workers to recognize and control silica exposure under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1053.
Violations #3 · #7 · #10  ·  Machines, Energy and Forklifts

Lockout/Tagout, Forklifts & Machine Guarding

Stored energy, powered industrial trucks and unguarded machines account for three spots on the list. Train operators and the people who maintain the equipment.

OSHA Training | 1 hour
Teaches workers to safely control hazardous energy during machine servicing and maintenance.
OSHA Training | 3 hours
Online OSHA-compliant forklift training developed from the Powered Industrial Trucks standard.
Competent Person Training | 4 hours
Advanced forklift training covering competent person duties and safety responsibilities.
Transportation & Warehouse | 45-60 minutes
An online training program designed for employees who operate motorized pallet trucks, commonly.
Transportation & Warehouse | 45-60 minutes
Covers manual pallet jack hazards and safe work practices for employees who move palletized loads.
OSHA Training | 30 minutes
Covers OSHA machine guarding hazards and safeguarding techniques for workers in general industry.
OSHA Training | 30 minutes
Covers OSHA safeguarding requirements for mechanical power presses under OSHA standards.
General Safety | 3 hours
Covers grinding safety hazards, OSHA standards, ANSI guidance, and safe wheel operations.
General Safety | 45-60 minutes
Covers hand and power tool hazards and safe practices to prevent workplace injuries.
OSHA Training | 1-2 hours
Teaches workers to safely use and maintain hand and power tools under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.243.
Violation #9  ·  Personal Protective Equipment

Eye, Face & Head-to-Toe PPE

Eye and face protection is #9 this year. Cover the full PPE assessment, from hard hats to hearing protection.

OSHA Training | 30 minutes
Teaches workers to identify eye hazards, select eye and face protection, and prevent eye injuries.
General Safety | 45-60 minutes
Covers safety shower and eye wash equipment use for employees working with hazardous materials.
OSHA Training | 1-2 hours
Covers OSHA PPE requirements for selection, use, and maintenance under 29 CFR 1910.132.
Competent Person Training | 45-60 minutes
Covers proper PPE use and protection needs across different work environments.
OSHA Training | 30 minutes
Teaches workers to identify head hazards, understand hard hat classes, and select head protection.
OSHA Training | 30 minutes
Teaches workers to identify hand hazards, select appropriate gloves, and use proper hand protection....
OSHA Training | 30 minutes
Teaches workers to identify foot hazards and choose the right footwear under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.136.
OSHA Training | Approximately 75 minutes, self-paced.
Covers protective clothing selection and use for chemical, physical, or biological hazards.
OSHA Training | 30 minutes
Teaches workers to recognize noise hazards and use hearing protection under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95.
All Ten  ·  One Course, the Whole List

OSHA 10, OSHA 30 & Focus Four

The DOL card programs cover the Top 10 topics and more, for workers and supervisors. The fastest way to get a whole crew current.

OSHA Training | 10.25 hours
For entry-level construction workers: covers OSHA 29 CFR 1926 safety and health hazards.
OSHA Training | 30+ hours
For construction supervisors, foremen, site managers, and workers with safety responsibilities.
OSHA Training | 10.25 hours
Outreach Training program for entry-level workers in manufacturing, warehousing, and retail.
OSHA Training | 3 hours
Covers all four OSHA Focus Four hazards - falls, electrocution, caught-in, and struck-by.
OSHA Training | 30 minutes
Teaches workers to identify and prevent electrocution hazards under OSHA Focus Four standards.
OSHA Training | 30 minutes
Teaches workers to identify and prevent struck-by hazards under OSHA Focus Four standards.
OSHA Training | 30 minutes
Teaches workers to identify caught-in or between hazards under OSHA Focus Four standards.

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