1910.119(j)(6)(i): OSHA rule
Key takeaways
- 1910.119(j)(6)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- Related part: 1910.119(j) Mechanical integrity (227 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(6)(i) 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
(i) In the construction of new plants and equipment, the employer shall assure that equipment as it is fabricated is suitable for the process application for which they will be used.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.119.
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OSHA interpretation letters
- PSM compliance for ammonia refrigeration systems. (2006-07-12)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.119(j) Mechanical integrity 227 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4) Inspection and testing 96 citations
- 1910.119(j)(2) Written procedures 72 citations
- 1910.119(j)(5) Equipment deficiencies 35 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4)(i) 29 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4)(iii) 27 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4)(iv) 20 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4)(ii) 17 citations
- 1910.119(j)(3) Training for process maintenance activities 13 citations
- 1910.119(j)(6) Quality assurance 8 citations
- 1910.119(j)(6)(ii) 7 citations
- 1910.119(j)(1) Application 3 citations
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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
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