1910.1001(j)(3)(i): Owners Must Locate Asbestos
Building and facility owners must determine the presence, location and quantity of asbestos-containing material (ACM) and presumed asbestos-containing material (PACM) at the work site. Employers and owners must exercise due diligence to inform employers and employees about where ACM and PACM are.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1001(j)(3)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 197 times in the last 3 years, in 197 inspections, with $346,582 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (74), CT (26), NJ (24).
- Related part: 1910.1001(j) Communication of hazards to employees—Introduction (467 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.1001 Asbestos, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). 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
(i) Building and facility owners shall determine the presence, location, and quantity of ACM and/or PACM at the work site. Employers and building and facility owners shall exercise due diligence in complying with these requirements to inform employers and employees about the presence and location of ACM and PACM. 197 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1001.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 65 |
| 2025 | 71 |
| 2026 | 45 |
Top states: MI (74), CT (26), NJ (24), OR (13), NY (8)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - EASTON | EASTON, PA | $20,000 |
| 317744237 - ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY OF LANE COUNTY INC | THE DALLES, OR | $14,576 |
| 317744321 - JBH PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS LLC | PORTLAND, OR | $10,932 |
| FAMILY DOLLAR | PECOS, TX | $9,000 |
| MASSACHUSETTS MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART | NORTH ADAMS, MA | $8,713 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1001(j)(3)(i), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1001(j)(3)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1001(j) Communication of hazards to employees—Introduction 467 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(3) Duties of employers and building and facility owners 265 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(7) Employee information and training 133 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv) 125 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(3)(iii) 64 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(5) Warning labels 31 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(5)(i) Labeling 30 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(4) Warning signs 20 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(1) Hazard communication—general 14 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(4)(iv) 11 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(6)(i) 1 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(6) 1 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who must determine where asbestos is in a building?
Building and facility owners.
What must owners determine?
The presence, location and quantity of ACM and/or PACM at the work site.
Do employers have a duty too?
Yes. Employers and owners must exercise due diligence to inform employers and employees about the presence and location of ACM and PACM.
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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 2026-10-20
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.