1910.1048(d)(1)(i): Monitoring Formaldehyde Exposure
Each employer with a workplace covered by the formaldehyde standard must monitor employees to determine their exposure to formaldehyde.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1048(d)(1)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 43 times in the last 3 years, in 43 inspections, with $74,173 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (14), MN (3), TX (2).
- Related part: 1910.1048(d) Exposure monitoring (72 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1048(d)(1)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.1048 Formaldehyde, 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 covered by this standard shall monitor employees to determine their exposure to formaldehyde. 43 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1048.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Top states: MI (14), MN (3), TX (2), FL (2), OR (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| WESTON SOLUTIONS INC | MILLVILLE, NJ | $11,823 |
| HARMSCO INC. | RIVIERA BEACH, FL | $11,292 |
| NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND SCIENCE | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $9,562 |
| TRIMAC TRANSPORTATION INC. | BEAUMONT, TX | $7,366 |
| CPX2024XT3633X0170 - WESTERN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | $6,222 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1048(d)(1)(i), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1048(d)(1)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1048(d) Exposure monitoring 72 citations
- 1910.1048(d)(1) General 45 citations
- 1910.1048(d)(2) Initial monitoring 25 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who must monitor formaldehyde exposure?
Each employer with a workplace covered by 1910.1048.
What is the purpose of monitoring?
To determine employees' exposure to formaldehyde.
Are there exceptions?
The standard has an objective data exception in 1910.1048(d)(1)(ii).
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1048 (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.