1910.1048(m)(1)(iii): Formaldehyde Hazard Communication
Employers must include formaldehyde in their hazard communication program, give each employee access to labels on formaldehyde containers and to safety data sheets, and train them under HCS and paragraph (n).
Key takeaways
- 1910.1048(m)(1)(iii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 14 times in the last 3 years, in 14 inspections, with $20,703 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (4), ID (2), OR (1).
- Related part: 1910.1048(m) Communication of hazards (25 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1048(m)(1)(iii) 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
(iii) Employers shall include formaldehyde 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 formaldehyde and to safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (n) of this section. 14 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1048.
Export the list: 14 inspections cited 1910.1048(m)(1)(iii) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 3 |
Top states: MI (4), ID (2), OR (1), GA (1), VA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ESSITY PROFESSIONAL HYGIENE NORTH AMERICA, LLC | MANCHESTER, CT | $15,000 |
| PETSMART | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $3,098 |
| SUNRISE HARDWOOD FLOORS, INC | MERIDIAN, ID | $2,305 |
| 317734601 - ROSBORO COMPANY LLC | VENETA, OR | $300 |
| BELMONT ENGINEERED PLASTICS LLC | BELMONT, MI | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1048(m)(1)(iii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1048(m) Communication of hazards 25 citations
- 1910.1048(m)(1) Hazard communication—General 22 citations
- 1910.1048(m)(1)(ii) 6 citations
- 1910.1048(m)(1)(i) 2 citations
- 1910.1048(m)(1)(iv)
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Frequently asked questions
Does formaldehyde go in the HazCom program?
Yes. Employers must include it.
What must employees have access to?
Labels on containers of formaldehyde and safety data sheets.
What training is required?
Training in accordance with HCS and paragraph (n) of 1910.1048.
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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 2026-11-06
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.