1910.1025(e)(3)(ii): Lead Written Compliance Plan Contents
Employers must include in written lead compliance plans at least a description of each operation that emits lead, the specific compliance methods, a technology report, air monitoring data on lead sources, a detailed implementation schedule, a work practice program, any required administrative control schedule, and other relevant information.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1025(e)(3)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 10 times in the last 3 years, in 6 inspections, with $30,879 in current penalties.
- Most citations: PA (3), TN (3), FL (2).
- Related part: 1910.1025(e) Methods of compliance (96 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(3)(ii) is one requirement inside 1910.1025 Lead, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 8 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
(ii) Written plans for these compliance programs shall include at least the following: 10 citations
(A) A description of each operation in which lead is emitted; e.g. machinery used, material processed, controls in place, crew size, employee job responsibilities, operating procedures and maintenance practices; 3 citations
(B) A description of the specific means that will be employed to achieve compliance, including engineering plans and studies used to determine methods selected for controlling exposure to lead; 2 citations
(C) A report of the technology considered in meeting the permissible exposure limit; 1 citations
(D) Air monitoring data which documents the source of lead emissions;
(E) A detailed schedule for implementation of the program, including documentation such as copies of purchase orders for equipment, construction contracts, etc.; 1 citations
(F) A work practice program which includes items required under paragraphs (g), (h) and (i) of this regulation; 2 citations
(G) An administrative control schedule required by paragraph (e)(5) of this section, if applicable;
(H) Other relevant information.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1025.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: PA (3), TN (3), FL (2), MI (1), MO (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SHOOTERS WORLD, LLC | TAMPA, FL | $11,585 |
| THE BUICK RESOURCE RECYCLING FACILITY | BOSS, MO | $9,794 |
| DW NATIONAL STANDARD NILES LLC | NILES, MI | $3,500 |
| U.S. BRONZE FOUNDRY AND MACHINE, INC. | MEADVILLE, PA | $3,500 |
| U.S. BRONZE FOUNDRY AND MACHINE, INC. | MEADVILLE, PA | $2,500 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1025(e)(3)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1025(e) Methods of compliance 96 citations
- 1910.1025(e)(3) Compliance program 39 citations
- 1910.1025(e)(1) Engineering and work practice controls 30 citations
- 1910.1025(e)(1)(i) 28 citations
- 1910.1025(e)(3)(i) 23 citations
- 1910.1025(e)(4) Mechanical ventilation 20 citations
- 1910.1025(e)(4)(i) 18 citations
- 1910.1025(e)(4)(ii) Recirculation of air 2 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the plan describe?
Each operation in which lead is emitted, such as machinery, materials, controls, crew size and practices.
Must air monitoring data be included?
Yes. Air monitoring data documenting the sources of lead emissions.
Is a schedule required?
Yes. A detailed schedule for implementing the program, with documentation like purchase orders.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1025 (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 2026-10-21
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.