1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): HazCom Training on Your Program, Labels and SDS
Employers must train employees on the details of the workplace hazard communication program, including the labels on shipped containers, the workplace labeling system, and the safety data sheet. Training must explain the order of information on the SDS and how employees can get and use the hazard information.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 195 times in the last 3 years, in 195 inspections, with $34,389 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: OR (63), MD (31), MI (17).
- Related part: 1910.1200(h) Employee information and training (6,641 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv) 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
(iv) The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. 195 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1200.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv).
At 2:44 p.m. on March 18, 2024, Employee #1 was performing routine maintenance underneath an eXmark LZS749AKC72400 zero-turn lawn mower, raised approximately two feet above the ground, using a Budgit 1/2-ton chain hoist that was hooked directly to the roll-over bar. The hoist chain slipped,…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 81 |
| 2025 | 59 |
| 2026 | 34 |
Top states: OR (63), MD (31), MI (17), TN (11), HI (11)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ROGERS FOAM CORPORATION | SOMERVILLE, MA | $7,944 |
| HOME DEPOT USA, INC | ANCHORAGE, AK | $6,696 |
| POTBELLY CORPORATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,600 |
| DENALI FIRE BLACK | ANCHORAGE, AK | $2,837 |
| 317735943 - ISS FACILITY SERVICES HOLDING INC | PORTLAND, OR | $2,420 |
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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)(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
- 1910.1200(h)(2)(i) 21 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must HazCom training explain about labels?
It must explain the labels on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system the employer uses.
What must employees learn about safety data sheets?
The order of information on the SDS and how to obtain and use the hazard information.
Is general chemical training enough?
No. Training must cover the details of the hazard communication program developed by your own employer.
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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.