1910.1025(f)(2)(i): Lead Respiratory Protection Program Required
Employers must implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)) and (f) through (m) that covers each employee required by the lead standard to use a respirator.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1025(f)(2)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 17 times in the last 3 years, in 17 inspections, with $32,886 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (4), FL (3), IN (2).
- Related part: 1910.1025(f) Respiratory protection (23 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1025(f)(2)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.1025 Lead, 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) The employer must implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with § 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m), which covers each employee required by this section to use a respirator. 17 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1025.
Export the list: 17 inspections cited 1910.1025(f)(2)(i) 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 | 3 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Top states: MI (4), FL (3), IN (2), WI (2), CT (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| AMDEP HOLDINGS LLC | KISSIMMEE, FL | $9,268 |
| HEARING PROTECTION LLC | WATERTOWN, WI | $4,635 |
| METALS AND ADDITIVES LLC | BRAZIL, IN | $4,500 |
| FRONTIER JUSTICE, LLC | JENKS, OK | $4,448 |
| JJ METAL SERVICES INC | HALLANDALE BEACH, FL | $2,979 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1025(f)(2)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1025(f) Respiratory protection 23 citations
- 1910.1025(f)(2) Respirator program 17 citations
- 1910.1025(f)(2)(ii)
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Frequently asked questions
What program does this rule require?
A respiratory protection program meeting the listed parts of 1910.134.
Which parts of 1910.134 apply?
Paragraphs (b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m).
Who must be covered?
Each employee required by the lead standard to use a respirator.
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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 2026-11-06
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.