1910.1025(m)(2)(i): Post Lead Danger Signs Where PEL Is Exceeded
Employers must post warning signs in each work area where the PEL is exceeded reading: DANGER, LEAD, MAY DAMAGE FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD, CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN THIS AREA.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1025(m)(2)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 15 times in the last 3 years, in 15 inspections, with $18,085 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NJ (2), MI (2), FL (2).
- Related part: 1910.1025(m) Communication of hazards (63 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(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 shall post the following warning signs in each work area where the PEL is exceeded: 15 citations
DANGER
LEAD
MAY DAMAGE FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD
CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN THIS AREA
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 | 7 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: NJ (2), MI (2), FL (2), CT (1), PA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SHOOTERS WORLD, LLC | TAMPA, FL | $11,585 |
| LONG SHOT PISTOL & RIFLE, LLC | SECAUCUS, NJ | $5,000 |
| 77357 - H - A BURNERS LLC | PRAIRIEVILLE, LA | $1,500 |
| KJ O2D INC. | BAYONNE, NJ | $0 |
| BLUE TRAIL RANGE | WALLINGFORD, CT | $0 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1025(m)(2)(i), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1025(m)(2)(i).
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)(1)(iii) 34 citations
- 1910.1025(m)(2) Signs 15 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Where must these signs go?
In each work area where the PEL is exceeded.
What health effects does the sign list?
May damage fertility or the unborn child, and causes damage to the central nervous system.
What does the sign prohibit?
Eating, drinking or smoking in the area.
About this page
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.