1910.1025(l)(1)(i): Informing Workers About Lead Appendices
Each employer with a workplace where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level must inform employees of the content of Appendices A and B of the lead standard.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1025(l)(1)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 139 times in the last 3 years, in 139 inspections, with $131,666 in current penalties.
- Most citations: CT (29), MI (13), NY (11).
- Related part: 1910.1025(l) Employee information and training (196 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(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) Each employer who has a workplace in which there is a potential exposure to airborne lead at any level shall inform employees of the content of Appendices A and B of this regulation. 139 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1025.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2025 | 46 |
| 2026 | 42 |
Top states: CT (29), MI (13), NY (11), MN (11), OR (9)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| EDWARD ARNOLD SCRAP PROCESSORS, INC. | CORFU, NY | $15,724 |
| BUCHHEIT LOGISTICS, INC. | NEWBURGH, NY | $11,823 |
| AMETEK, INC. | HORSHAM, PA | $7,235 |
| SHOOTERS WORLD ORLANDO, LLC | ORLANDO, FL | $6,384 |
| TRADEBE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC | EAST HARTFORD, CT | $6,030 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1025(l) Employee information and training 196 citations
- 1910.1025(l)(1) Training program 184 citations
- 1910.1025(l)(1)(ii) 26 citations
- 1910.1025(l)(2) Access to information and training materials 12 citations
- 1910.1025(l)(2)(i) 11 citations
- 1910.1025(l)(1)(iv) 10 citations
- 1910.1025(l)(1)(iii) 2 citations
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Frequently asked questions
When must workers be told about Appendices A and B of the lead standard?
When the workplace has potential exposure to airborne lead at any level.
What must employers share?
The content of Appendices A and B of 1910.1025.
Is there a minimum exposure level for this requirement?
No. It applies to potential exposure to airborne lead at any level.
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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 2026-10-20
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.