1910.119(e)(5): Acting on Hazard Analysis Findings
Employers covered by process safety management must set up a system to promptly address the process hazard analysis team's findings and recommendations. They must resolve recommendations in a timely manner, document the resolution and planned actions, set a written schedule for completing them, finish actions as soon as possible, and tell affected operating, maintenance and other employees about the actions.
Key takeaways
- 1910.119(e)(5) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 23 times in the last 3 years, in 23 inspections, with $237,657 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OH (3), OK (3), PA (2).
- Related part: 1910.119(e) Process hazard analysis (165 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5) is one requirement inside 1910.119 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals, 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) The employer shall establish a system to promptly address the team's findings and recommendations; assure that the recommendations are resolved in a timely manner and that the resolution is documented; document what actions are to be taken; complete actions as soon as possible; develop a written schedule of when these actions are to be completed; communicate the actions to operating, maintenance and other employees whose work assignments are in the process and who may be affected by the recommendations or actions. 23 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.119.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: OH (3), OK (3), PA (2), MN (2), AK (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ACCURATE ENERGETIC SYSTEMS, LLC | MC EWEN, TN | $70,000 |
| SUMITOMO BAKELITE NORTH AMERICA | KENTON, OH | $15,625 |
| SPRAY PRODUCTS CORPORATION | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA | $14,518 |
| CVR COMMON SERVICES, LLC | WYNNEWOOD, OK | $12,000 |
| THE PICTSWEET COMPANY | BRIDGEVILLE, DE | $11,823 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.119(e)(5).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.119(e) Process hazard analysis 165 citations
- 1910.119(e)(3) 77 citations
- 1910.119(e)(1) 43 citations
- 1910.119(e)(3)(i) 20 citations
- 1910.119(e)(6) 15 citations
- 1910.119(e)(3)(vi) 15 citations
- 1910.119(e)(3)(iii) 14 citations
- 1910.119(e)(3)(v) 10 citations
- 1910.119(e)(3)(iv) 10 citations
- 1910.119(e)(4) 2 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must an employer do with process hazard analysis recommendations?
Set up a system to promptly address them, resolve them in a timely manner, and document how each was resolved.
Does the employer need a written schedule for the actions?
Yes. The rule requires a written schedule of when the actions are to be completed.
Who must be told about the actions taken?
Operating, maintenance and other employees whose work is in the process and who may be affected by the recommendations or actions.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.119 (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.