The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) keeps records not only of the most frequently cited standards overall, but also within particular industries.
The most recent statistics from OSHA reveal the top standards cited in the fiscal year 2022 for the hospital industry. This list comprises establishments that provide medical, diagnostic and treatment services that include physician, nursing and other health services to inpatients and the specialized accommodation services required by inpatients. Hospitals may also provide outpatient services as a secondary activity. Establishments in the hospitals subsector provide inpatient health services, many of which can only be provided using the specialized facilities and equipment that form a significant and integral part of the production process.
| Description of Violation | Cited Standard Number | ACV* |
| 1. Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout) – Control of hazardous energy is the practice of de-energizing equipment and locking the energy source to prevent release of energy. Requirements include written procedures, training and periodic inspection. | 29 CFR 1910.147 | $4,746 |
| 2. Bloodborne Pathogens – This standard refers to the prevention of occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Requirements include exposure control, training and compliance, vaccination evaluations and follow-up, hazard communication and recordkeeping. | 29 CFR 1910.1030 | $2,541 |
| 3. General Electrical Requirements – This standard refers to the practice of examining, installing and using electrical equipment of different types, sizes, voltage and current capacity. Requirements include specifications for electrical connections, terminals, guarding live parts and working with 600 volts. | 29 CFR 1904.41 | $0 |
| 4. Maintenance, Safeguards and Operational Features for Exit Routes – Exit routes are the path of travel to, through and away from a building in an emergency evacuation. This standard provides the requirements for ensuring that exits at all times remain open, clear and accessible. | 29 CFR 1910.37 | $250 |
| 5. General Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements – This standard refers to providing, managing and maintaining the proper personal protective equipment for employees. Requirements include identifying required PPE, maintenance, sanitation, replacement and training. | 29 CFR 1910.132 | $3,030 |
| 6. Recording Fatalities, Injuries and Illness Criteria – This standard covers types of injuries that require OSHA recording. Employers are required to record fatalities, injuries and illnesses that are new work-related cases. | 29 CFR 1904.4 | $3,102 |
| 7. Respiratory Protection – This standard refers to respirators use to protect employees from hazardous substances. Requirements of this standard include a written program, selection of respirators, medical evaluations, fit testing, safe operating procedures and training. | 29 CFR 1910.134 | $1,577 |
| 8. Permit-required Confined Spaces (PRCS) – PRCS are spaces that contain or are likely to contain serious hazards. Requirements of this standard include hazard evaluation, entry-permit systems, employee training, and emergency response plans. | 29 CFR 1910.146 | $4,190 |
| 9. Electronic Submission of Employer Identification Number (EIN) and Illness/Injury Records to OSHA – This standard refers to the requirements for annual submission of the OSHA 300A logs. The requirements include who needs to submit the reports. | 29 CFR 1904.41 | $1,624 |
| 10. General Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements – This standard refers to providing, managing and maintaining the proper personal protective equipment for employees. Requirements include identifying required PPE, maintenance, sanitation, replacement and training. | 29 CFR 1910.132 | $7,800 |
*ACV (Average Cost per Violation) – The dollar amount represents the average cost per violation that employers in this industry paid in 2025. To understand the full capacity and scope of each standard, click on the standard number to visit www.osha.gov and view the language in its entirety. Source: OSHA.gov. Design © 2026 Zywave, Inc.Material posted on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a legal opinion or medical advice. Contact your legal representative or medical professional for information specific to your legal or medical needs.
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