1910.1200(e)(1)(ii): Non-Routine Tasks and Unlabeled Pipes
The written hazard communication program must describe how the employer will inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks, such as cleaning reactor vessels, and the hazards of chemicals in unlabeled pipes in their work areas.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 42 times in the last 3 years, in 42 inspections, with $88,081 in current penalties.
- Most citations: KY (8), CT (5), TN (3).
- Related part: 1910.1200(e) Written hazard communication program (8,924 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii) is one requirement inside 1910.1200 Hazard communication, 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
(ii) The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks (for example, the cleaning of reactor vessels), and the hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas. 42 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1200.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Top states: KY (8), CT (5), TN (3), AK (3), VA (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ZEP, INC. | CHAMBERSBURG, PA | $16,000 |
| MYERS TRUCKING, INC. | KANE, PA | $11,000 |
| WESTWAY FEED PRODUCTS LLC | DIMMITT, TX | $10,214 |
| NEW ENGLAND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF PORTLAND, LLC. | PORTLAND, ME | $8,513 |
| CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU | JUNEAU, AK | $8,066 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1200(e) Written hazard communication program 8,924 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(1) 8,801 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) 1,658 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(2) Multi-employer workplaces 79 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(4) 37 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(2)(ii) 16 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(2)(i) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the hazard communication program say about non-routine tasks?
The methods the employer will use to inform employees of their hazards.
What example of a non-routine task does the rule give?
The cleaning of reactor vessels.
What about unlabeled pipes?
The program must explain how employees are informed of hazards of chemicals in unlabeled pipes in their work areas.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 (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.