1910.1200(h)(2)(i): Hazard Communication Training: The Rule's Requirements
As part of hazard communication training, employers must inform employees about the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1200(h)(2)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 21 times in the last 3 years, in 21 inspections, with $10,052 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (10), AK (3), FL (2).
- Related part: 1910.1200(h) Employee information and training (6,641 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(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 requirements of this section; 21 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 | 10 |
| 2025 | 10 |
Top states: OR (10), AK (3), FL (2), MA (2), NC (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| BELAIR SERVICES INC | NEWBURYPORT, MA | $5,000 |
| THOMAS BYRON MARTIN | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $2,837 |
| KHL INC | NEWBURYPORT, MA | $1,000 |
| 317734418 - ALL STAR LABOR AND STAFFING LLC | PORTLAND, OR | $750 |
| NIKLYN CORPORATION | NORTH HAVEN, CT | $465 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1200(h)(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(h)(2)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1200(h) Employee information and training 6,641 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(1) 5,521 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(3) Training 815 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(2) Information 272 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv) 195 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii) 173 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii) 157 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii) 143 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) 61 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(2)(ii) 35 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must employees learn under this item?
The requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard.
Is this the whole training?
No. It is one of several items employees must be informed of.
Why learn the rule itself?
So workers know what the employer must provide, such as labels, safety data sheets and training.
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.