On January 2nd, 2018 civil penalty amounts for violations of workplace safety and health standards increased by two percent from last year. In accordance with the 2015 Inflation Adjustment Act, the Department of Labor is required to adjust penalties for inflation each year.
Type of Violation | Penalty |
| Serious Other-Than-Serious Posting Requirements | $12,934 per violation |
| Failure to Abate | $12,934 per day beyond the abatement date |
| Willful or Repeated | $129,336 per violation |
Penalty Prevention
Are you wondering what you can do to avoid the costs incurred from workplace safety violations? CBT has partnered with industry-leading vendors to provide top-of-the-line safety products. Stay ahead of the curve with CBT’s arc flash training, hazard/guarding assessments, risk assessments, lockout/tagout services, and much more. Contact your CBT safety specialist to learn how we can keep your facility and employees safe.
