Each year, OSHA releases its list of the most frequently cited standards, and consistently near the top are Machine guarding and Lock out/tag out (LOTO) violations. These citations are not minor paperwork errors. They are often tied to serious injuries, amputations, or fatalities resulting from uncontrolled hazardous energy or exposure to moving machine parts.
Understanding why these areas continue to generate citations is critical for employers seeking to reduce risk and maintain compliance. Continue reading “Why Machine Guarding and Lockout/Tagout Are the Most Cited OSHA Violations”