Technology such as AI shows promise when it comes to reducing workers' comp costs, but the easiest way an organization can slash its workers' comp expenses is by reducing accidents and injuries with comprehensive safety programs. It is critical for workplace safety plans to address fall hazards, which are among the most frequently seen job-site risks. In fact, for the past 13 years, "fall protection: general requirements (1926.501)" has been the most frequent citation issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA Standard 1926.501 states: "Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems." "Although incredible advancements are made in safety each year, we continue to see many of the same types of violations appear on OSHA's Top 10 list," Lorraine Martin, National Safety Council president and CE, said in a release. "As a safety community, we must come together to acknowledge these persistent trends and identify solutions to better protect workers." The above slideshow reveals the 10 most commonly cited workplace safety violations during the 2023 fiscal year (ending Sept. 30, 2023), according to OSHA data. The standard number related to the violation is included in parenthesis in the slideshow. Related:

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