1910.1025(i)(2): Lead Change Rooms
Employers must provide clean change rooms for employees who work where their airborne lead exposure is above the PEL, without regard to respirator use. Change rooms must have separate storage for protective work clothing and equipment and for street clothes, to prevent cross-contamination.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1025(i)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 16 times in the last 3 years, in 16 inspections, with $27,208 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (4), PA (2), WI (2).
- Related part: 1910.1025(i) Hygiene facilities and practices (58 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(2) ("Change rooms") is one requirement inside 1910.1025 Lead, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 2 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) Change rooms. 16 citations
(i) The employer shall provide clean change rooms for employees who work in areas where their airborne exposure to lead is above the PEL, without regard to the use of respirators. Open (i)(2)(i) 14 citations
(ii) The employer shall assure that change rooms are equipped with separate storage facilities for protective work clothing and equipment and for street clothes which prevent cross-contamination. 1 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1025.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Top states: TN (4), PA (2), WI (2), MI (2), CT (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SHOOTERS WORLD, LLC | TAMPA, FL | $11,585 |
| APC INTERNATIONAL LTD | MILL HALL, PA | $6,488 |
| HEARING PROTECTION LLC | WATERTOWN, WI | $4,635 |
| METALS AND ADDITIVES LLC | BRAZIL, IN | $4,500 |
| BLUE TRAIL RANGE | WALLINGFORD, CT | $0 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1025(i) Hygiene facilities and practices 58 citations
- 1910.1025(i)(3) Showers 28 citations
- 1910.1025(i)(3)(i) 16 citations
- 1910.1025(i)(2)(i) 14 citations
- 1910.1025(i)(4) Lunchrooms 11 citations
- 1910.1025(i)(4)(iv) 6 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who must get a change room?
Employees who work in areas where airborne lead exposure is above the PEL, without regard to the use of respirators.
Must change rooms be clean?
Yes. The employer must provide clean change rooms.
Why are separate lockers required?
Separate storage for work clothing and street clothes prevents cross-contamination.
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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.