1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): HazCom Training on Chemical Hazards
Employers' hazard communication training must cover the physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 173 times in the last 3 years, in 173 inspections, with $350,473 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (35), PA (23), TN (19).
- Related part: 1910.1200(h) Employee information and training (6,641 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(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 physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area; 173 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 | 12 |
| 2024 | 68 |
| 2025 | 53 |
| 2026 | 40 |
Top states: OR (35), PA (23), TN (19), WI (15), OH (14)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 158897 - DART CONTAINER COMPANY OF GEORGIA | RANDLEMAN, NC | $14,895 |
| TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | WEBSTER, TX | $14,187 |
| NEUMEYER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. | ALLENTOWN, PA | $12,631 |
| VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY | PELLA, IA | $12,059 |
| ACCURATE ENERGETIC SYSTEMS, LLC | MC EWEN, TN | $10,800 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
- Applicability of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard for truck drivers hauling waste products that are exempt by EPA (2014-12-23)
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)(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
- 1910.1200(h)(2)(i) 21 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What hazards must HazCom training cover?
Physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust and pyrophoric gas hazards, plus hazards not otherwise classified.
Which chemicals does this cover?
The chemicals in the employee's work area.
Is combustible dust included?
Yes. Combustible dust hazards must be covered.
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.