Top Cited OSHA Standards FY 2026: What Employers Should Fix First

Priority hazard list based on OSHA citation patterns and prevention actions for 2026 planning.

Updated February 28, 2026 · 1 min read

Reviewed by: SafetyRegulatory Editorial Team

Regulation check: February 28, 2026

Next scheduled review: August 28, 2026

This annual page prioritizes controls based on recurring OSHA citation categories.

Prioritization Method

  1. Start with standards cited most often in your sector.
  2. Cross-check with your internal incident and near-miss data.
  3. Fund engineering and verification controls before retraining alone.

Quarterly Update Model

  • Q1: baseline list and ownership.
  • Q2: verify closure evidence.
  • Q3: validate field execution.
  • Q4: budget next-year control upgrades.

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