1910.1025(m)(1): Lead Hazard Communication in General Industry
Chemical makers, importers, distributors and employers must follow the Hazard Communication Standard for lead. Employers must include lead in their hazard communication program, give workers access to labels and safety data sheets, and train them as required.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1025(m)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 48 times in the last 3 years, in 47 inspections, with $44,320 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (10), CT (8), TN (6).
- Related part: 1910.1025(m) Communication of hazards (63 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(1) ("Hazard communication—general") is one requirement inside 1910.1025 Lead, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 3 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
(1) Hazard communication—general. 48 citations
(i) Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers shall comply with all requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (§ 1910.1200) for lead. 9 citations
(ii) In classifying the hazards of lead at least the following hazards are to be addressed: Reproductive/developmental toxicity; central nervous system effects; kidney effects; blood effects; and acute toxicity effects. 5 citations
(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. Open (m)(1)(iii) 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 | 2 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 13 |
Top states: MI (10), CT (8), TN (6), NY (6), IL (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| AMDEP HOLDINGS LLC | KISSIMMEE, FL | $9,268 |
| 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 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1025(m)(1), 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).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1025(m) Communication of hazards 63 citations
- 1910.1025(m)(1)(iii) 34 citations
- 1910.1025(m)(2) Signs 15 citations
- 1910.1025(m)(2)(i) 15 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who must follow hazard communication rules for lead?
Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers.
Which lead hazards must be addressed when classifying lead?
At least reproductive/developmental toxicity, central nervous system effects, kidney effects, blood effects and acute toxicity effects.
What must workers have access to?
Labels on containers of lead and safety data sheets.
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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.