I am often asked “What are the most common OSHA violations that are cited in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry?” So with some research on the OSHA website, I created a list of the top ten OSHA violations for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. From over 25 years of EH&S auditing experience, these OSHA violations are consistent with what I’ve seen during a typical compliance audit. Here are the top ten OSHA violations.