1910.1001(d)(2): Initial Asbestos Monitoring
Employers covered by the general industry asbestos standard must perform initial monitoring of employees who are, or may reasonably be expected to be, exposed at or above the TWA permissible exposure limit or excursion limit. Monitoring done after March 31, 1992 that meets the section may be used instead, and no initial monitoring is needed where objective data show asbestos cannot be released at or above those limits under expected conditions.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1001(d)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 11 times in the last 3 years, in 11 inspections, with $27,800 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (2), NY (2), OR (1).
- Related part: 1910.1001(d) Exposure monitoring (19 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1001(d)(2) ("Initial monitoring") is one requirement inside 1910.1001 Asbestos, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 3 sub-paragraphs. The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(2) Initial monitoring. 11 citations
(i) Each employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this standard, except as provided for in paragraphs (d)(2)(ii) and (d)(2)(iii) of this section, shall perform initial monitoring of employees who are, or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to airborne concentrations at or above the TWA permissible exposure limit and/or excursion limit. Open (d)(2)(i) 11 citations
(ii) Where the employer has monitored after March 31, 1992, for the TWA permissible exposure limit and/or the excursion limit, and the monitoring satisfies all other requirements of this section, the employer may rely on such earlier monitoring results to satisfy the requirements of paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this section.
(iii) Where the employer has relied upon objective data that demonstrate that asbestos is not capable of being released in airborne concentrations at or above the TWA permissible exposure limit and/or excursion limit under the expected conditions of processing, use, or handling, then no initial monitoring is required. Open (d)(2)(iii)
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1001.
Export the list: 11 inspections cited 1910.1001(d)(2) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: MI (2), NY (2), OR (1), PA (1), NC (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 157789 - GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. | GREENSBORO, NC | $12,000 |
| 317735730 - RICK FRANKLIN CORP | LEBANON, OR | $8,300 |
| DA | NARANJITO, PR | $5,000 |
| 111338 - SPECTRUM PLASTICS GROUP INC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $2,100 |
| WOODWRX LLC | GRAND BLANC, MI | $400 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1001(d)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1001(d) Exposure monitoring 19 citations
- 1910.1001(d)(2)(i) 11 citations
- 1910.1001(d)(2)(iii)
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Frequently asked questions
Who must receive initial asbestos monitoring?
Employees who are, or may reasonably be expected to be, exposed at or above the TWA permissible exposure limit and/or excursion limit.
Can earlier monitoring be used?
Yes, monitoring done after March 31, 1992 that satisfies all other requirements of the section.
When is initial monitoring not required?
When objective data show asbestos is not capable of being released at or above the TWA PEL and/or excursion limit under expected conditions.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1001 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-11-06
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.