NSC expert examines the differences between OSHA citations and workplace injuries

OSHA's most frequently cited standards don't necessarily align with what actually causes worker injuries, according to National Safety Council research director Jay Vietas. Understanding this gap is critical for construction companies to prioritize safety efforts effectively.

Indianapolis — What’s cited in the annual list of OSHA’s Top 10 most frequently cited standards and the source of workers’ injuries aren’t a “one-to-one relationship,” says Jay Vietas, senior director of research at the National Safety Council. Vietas presented “The Injuries Behind the Citations”…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.