1910.1027(m)(4): Cadmium Training
Employers must train each employee potentially exposed to cadmium, ensure participation, keep a record of the program contents, and give training before or at initial assignment and at least annually after. Training must be understandable and cover cadmium health hazards, where and how cadmium is used, controls and work practices, personal protective steps, respirators and protective clothing, medical surveillance, the standard, and rights of access to records.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1027(m)(4) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 12 times in the last 3 years, in 11 inspections, with $21,356 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: OR (3), TN (2), PA (1).
- Related part: 1910.1027(m) Communication of cadmium hazards to employees (21 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(4) ("Employee information and training") is one requirement inside 1910.1027 Cadmium, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 14 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
(4) Employee information and training. 12 citations
(i) The employer shall train each employee who is potentially exposed to cadmium in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program, ensure employee participation in the program, and maintain a record of the contents of such program. Open (m)(4)(i) 8 citations
(ii) Training shall be provided prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to cadmium and at least annually thereafter. 3 citations
(iii) The employer shall make the training program understandable to the employee and shall assure that each employee is informed of the following: 1 citations
(A) The health hazards associated with cadmium exposure, with special attention to the information incorporated in appendix A to this section;
(B) The quantity, location, manner of use, release, and storage of cadmium in the workplace and the specific nature of operations that could result in exposure to cadmium, especially exposures above the PEL;
(C) The engineering controls and work practices associated with the employee's job assignment;
(D) The measures employees can take to protect themselves from exposure to cadmium, including modification of such habits as smoking and personal hygiene, and specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to cadmium such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and the provision of personal protective equipment;
(E) The purpose, proper selection, fitting, proper use, and limitations of respirators and protective clothing;
(F) The purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (l) of this section;
(G) The contents of this section and its appendices; and
(H) The employee's rights of access to records under § 1910.1020(e) and (g).
(iv) Additional access to information and training program and materials.
(A) The employer shall make a copy of this section and its appendices readily available without cost to all affected employees and shall provide a copy if requested.
(B) The employer shall provide to the Assistant Secretary or the Director, upon request, all materials relating to the employee information and the training program.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1027.
Export the list: 11 inspections cited 1910.1027(m)(4) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moInjuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.1027(m)(4).
At 10:00 a.m. on February 23, 2024, an employee working as a machine operator for an aircraft parts manufacturer was working in the fabrication department. The employee inhaled plastic dust which led to the employee developing pneumonia. At 9:00 a.m. on May 2, 2024, the…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: OR (3), TN (2), PA (1), TX (1), NC (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| AERSALE COMPONENTS SOLUTIONS | RIO RANCHO, NM | $9,643 |
| JGM, INC. | COATESVILLE, PA | $4,840 |
| NYRSTAR CLARKSVILLE INC. | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $4,000 |
| 156174 - PIEDMONT AVIATION COMPONENT SERVICE LLC | GREENSBORO, NC | $2,873 |
| OUTDOOR FURNITURE REFINISHING, INC. | HOUSTON, TX | $0 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1027(m) Communication of cadmium hazards to employees 21 citations
- 1910.1027(m)(4)(i) 8 citations
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Frequently asked questions
When must cadmium training be given?
Prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job with potential exposure, and at least annually thereafter.
Must cadmium training be recorded?
Yes. The employer must maintain a record of the contents of the program.
Does training cover personal habits?
Yes, including modification of habits such as smoking and personal hygiene.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1027 (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 2026-11-05
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.