1910.1025(m)(1)(iii): Lead in the Hazard Communication Program
Employers must include lead in their hazard communication program. Each worker must have access to labels on lead containers and to safety data sheets, and be trained under the hazard communication standard and the lead standard's training rules.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1025(m)(1)(iii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 34 times in the last 3 years, in 34 inspections, with $31,440 in current penalties.
- Most citations: CT (8), MI (6), TN (5).
- Related part: 1910.1025(m) Communication of hazards (63 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(1)(iii) 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
(iii) Employers shall include lead in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (§ 1910.1200). Employers shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of lead and to safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (l) of this section. 34 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 | 1 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Top states: CT (8), MI (6), TN (5), NY (4), OH (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| UNITY TUBE, INC. | EAST PALESTINE, OH | $5,532 |
| BLUE TRAIL RANGE | WALLINGFORD, CT | $5,469 |
| FRONTIER JUSTICE, LLC | JENKS, OK | $4,448 |
| CLEVELAND CORP. DBA CLEVELAND RECYCLING | ZION, IL | $3,226 |
| 160175 - TRIVEST MCNEIL REAL ESTATE LLC | MEBANE, NC | $3,000 |
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A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1025(m)(1)(iii), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1025(m)(1)(iii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1025(m) Communication of hazards 63 citations
- 1910.1025(m)(1) Hazard communication—general 48 citations
- 1910.1025(m)(2) Signs 15 citations
- 1910.1025(m)(2)(i) 15 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Must lead be part of the hazard communication program?
Yes. Employers must include lead in the program set up under 1910.1200.
What access must workers have?
Access to labels on containers of lead and to safety data sheets.
What training applies?
Training under the hazard communication standard and paragraph (l) of the lead standard.
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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.