What are the most common OSHA violations in construction sites?

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Hi! OSHA has a ton of safety regulations, but it seems like some rules get broken more often than others. What are the most common OSHA violations you’ve seen on construction sites? Are there any that workers or companies tend to overlook the most? Would love to hear about any firsthand experiences or tips on staying compliant!
 
Yeah, OSHA violations happen way more often than they should. The big ones I’ve seen are usually fall protection issues—guys working on roofs or scaffolding without harnesses. Another common one is missing PPE, like workers not wearing gloves, safety glasses, or even hard hats. Ladder safety is another big one—people using damaged ladders or setting them up wrong.

I’ve also noticed a lot of sites get lazy about trench safety, which is super dangerous. Some companies just don’t take it seriously until something bad happens. Best way to avoid trouble is regular safety meetings and actually enforcing the rules, not just posting them on a board.

What’s the worst violation you’ve seen?
 
Oh man, missing fall protection is probably the most common like guys walking around on high beams like they’re in a circus.
 
Yeah, fall protection is definitely the biggest issue I’ve seen too. It’s crazy how many times people skip using harnesses just to save a little time. Another big one is equipment maintenance just like forklifts or cranes that aren't inspected regularly. It’s a small thing that can prevent bigger accidents down the line.
 
If you want to get technical about it, you better bet it's fall protection. Pretty sure that's supposed to come into play at like 6ft. You got guys climbing on big excavators or other machines to access engine bays or hydraulics that're easily over that mark.
 
Hey @SiteSupervisor, you hit the nail on the head with fall protection and trench safety. I’ve seen way too many sites get casual about those, especially when everyone's rushing to hit a deadline. Totally agree with regular toolbox talks and actually enforcing the rules make a huge difference in keeping everyone safe and OSHA off your back.
 
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