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Strengthen Your Workplace by
Reviewing the OSHA Top 10


The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards serve to keep employers aware of common risks across all industries. This annual list highlights the most frequently cited violations that inspectors find in workplaces across the nation. It accounts for hazards that can lead to preventable injuries, illnesses, and deaths.1 

OSHA Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards

By reviewing these frequently cited standards, organizations can identify and address gaps. This can help prevent injuries, illnesses, or costly violations. For the most recent fiscal year, the top 10 OSHA hazards are1:

  1.  Fall protection (general requirements)
  2. Hazard communication
  3. Ladders
  4. Lockout/Tagout - Control of Hazardous Energy
  5. Respiratory Protection
  6. Fall Protection Training Requirements
  7. Scaffolding
  8. Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
  9. Eye and face protection
  10. Machine Guarding

Take Action

Each year, state and federal OSHA agencies conduct tens of thousands of inspections, assessing hundreds of millions of dollars in fines.2 Simply knowing the Top 10 list is not enough. Compare the current OSHA Top 10 list against your own operations and ask how you are addressing these topics. Consider implementing the following action items to help strengthen your safety culture:

  • Conduct regular workplace assessments and audits to note high-risk areas and practices.
  • Implement training and education for employees.
  • Create a culture of safety and encourage open communication.
  • Document and review risk management policies. Track safety training, inspections, incidents, and policy updates to align with OSHA standards.

Addressing the OSHA Top 10 is not just about compliance. Fostering a strong safety culture can help protect your most valuable assets. Connect with a Federated Insurance® marketing representative to learn more and to access helpful OSHA Top 10 risk management resources.  

  1. NSC. OSHA’s Top 10 Safety Violations Show Persistent Risks to Workers. 2025. https://www.nsc.org/newsroom/osha-top-10-safety-violations-show-persistent-risk?srsltid=AfmBOopiKuCztGsZSxjqyBlHyn19Z29jMpKyC1YBgopcfSTAeOUD6-A-. Accessed November 25, 2025.
  2. OSHA. Frequently Cited OSHA Standards. 2025. https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/citedstandard.html. Accessed November 25, 2025.

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This article is for general information and risk prevention only and should not be considered legal or other expert advice. The recommendations herein may help reduce, but are not guaranteed to eliminate, any or all risk of loss. Examples shown are for illustrative purposes only. The information herein may be subject to, and is not a substitute for, any laws or regulations that may apply. Qualified counsel should be sought with questions specific to your circumstances. ©2023 Federated Mutual Insurance Company. 

Published Date: January 16, 2026

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HR Question of the Month

State and Local Paid Sick Leave Laws

Question

With the cold weather, we have had a lot of employees getting sick and using paid sick leave (PSL). We operate in multiple locations and are confused by all the state and local PSL laws. Exactly which law(s) are we required to follow?

Answer

With the proliferation of state and local PSL laws across the country, employers may find compliance challenging, particularly when employees are covered by both state and local laws. Oftentimes, the state and local laws of the location where an employee is physically working—and not necessarily where the employer is located or where the employee resides—will apply. Employers should review the definitions and/or applicability sections of any laws at issue to determine which laws cover their employees.

In situations in which more than one law applies (for example, both a state and a local law), but the laws differ with respect to their provisions, employers should generally apply the most generous employee standard. That is, employers should follow the provision that provides the greatest benefit to employees. For example, if a state PSLlaw allows employees to accrue up to 40 hours of PSL but a local PSL law allows employees to accrue up to 72hours, the employer should allow employees to accrue up to 72 hours—the greater benefit.

When employers are subject to both state and local PSL laws, they must compare the laws and decide which provisions to follow. It is always best to consult with local counsel for specific legal advice and ensure compliance with all applicable laws. Failure to provide employees with all rights to which they are entitled can result in costly consequences for employers. 

Published Date: January 20, 2026

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