1910.1200(e)(2)(i): Sharing Safety Data Sheets with Other Employers
On multi-employer worksites, the hazard communication program must describe how the employer will give other on-site employers access to safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical their workers may be exposed to.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1200(e)(2)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 13 times in the last 3 years, in 13 inspections, with $74,469 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (4), OR (2), SD (1).
- 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)(2)(i) 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
(i) The methods the employer will use to provide the other employer(s) on-site access to safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical the other employer(s)' employees may be exposed to while working; 13 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 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: TN (4), OR (2), SD (1), CT (1), AK (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| FLORIM USA, INC. | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $50,000 |
| DFA DAIRY BRANDS FLUID, LLC | RENSSELAER, NY | $11,823 |
| VERY GOOD CONSTRUCTION | ANCHORAGE, AK | $3,457 |
| MCGREGOR METAL LLC | SPRINGFIELD, OH | $2,800 |
| GEORGIA-PACIFIC GYPSUM LLC | CUMBERLAND CITY, TN | $2,100 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1200(e)(2)(i), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1200(e)(2)(i).
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)(1)(ii) 42 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(4) 37 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(2)(ii) 16 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the program describe for other employers on site?
The methods used to give them access to safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical their employees may be exposed to.
Which chemicals are covered?
Each hazardous chemical the other employers' employees may be exposed to while working.
Where does this requirement apply?
On multi-employer workplaces under the hazard communication standard.
About this page
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.