1910.107(g)(5): Cleaning solvents
Key takeaways
- 1910.107(g)(5) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 5 times in the last 3 years, in 5 inspections, with $6,164 in current penalties.
- Related part: 1910.107(g) Operations and maintenance (248 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(5) ("Cleaning solvents") is one requirement inside 1910.107 Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). 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
(5) Cleaning solvents. The use of solvents for cleaning operations shall be restricted to those having flashpoints not less than 100 °F.; however, for cleaning spray nozzles and auxiliary equipment, solvents having flashpoints not less than those normally used in spray operations may be used. Such cleaning shall be conducted inside spray booths and ventilating equipment operated during cleaning. 5 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.107.
Where and how often it was cited
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.107(g) Operations and maintenance 248 citations
- 1910.107(g)(2) Cleaning 142 citations
- 1910.107(g)(7) “No Smoking” signs 55 citations
- 1910.107(g)(3) Residue disposal 34 citations
- 1910.107(g)(1) Spraying 10 citations
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.107 (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 2026-10-20
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.