1910.124(g): Hygiene Facilities for Dipping and Coating
When employees work with liquids that may burn, irritate or harm their skin, employers must provide storage to keep street clothes clean, an emergency shower and eyewash close to the dipping or coating operation (or a qualifying water hose), and at least one basin with a hot-water faucet for every 10 employees who work with such liquids.
Key takeaways
- 1910.124(g) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 18 times in the last 3 years, in 18 inspections, with $27,825 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (5), TN (3), MN (3).
- Related part: 1910.124(g)(2) (13 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.124(g) is one requirement inside 1910.124 General requirements for dipping and coating operations, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). It includes 3 sub-paragraphs. 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
(g) What hygiene facilities must I provide? When your employees work with liquids that may burn, irritate, or otherwise harm their skin, you must provide: 18 citations
(1) Locker space or other storage space to prevent contamination of the employee's street clothes;
(2) An emergency shower and eye-wash station close to the dipping or coating operation. In place of this equipment, you may use a water hose that is at least 4 feet (1.22 m) long and at least 3⁄4 of an inch (18 mm) thick with a quick-opening valve and carrying a pressure of 25 pounds per square inch (1.62 k/cm2) or less; and Open (g)(2) 13 citations
(3) At least one basin with a hot-water faucet for every 10 employees who work with such liquids. (See paragraph (d) of § 1910.141.)
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.124.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: MI (5), TN (3), MN (3), NM (2), MD (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ROGERS FOAM CORPORATION | SANTA TERESA, NM | $5,249 |
| THE PULLMAN COMPANY, LLC | NAPOLEON, OH | $5,202 |
| 109200 - QP LLC DBA QUALITY PAINTING AND METAL FINISHING | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $3,000 |
| INDUSTRIAL METAL FINISHING, INC. | WALNUT RIDGE, AR | $2,765 |
| ABSOLUTE POWDER COATING LLC | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $2,235 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.124(g).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.124(g)(2) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Can a water hose replace an emergency shower?
Yes, a hose at least 4 feet long and at least 3/4 of an inch thick with a quick-opening valve and a pressure of 25 pounds per square inch or less may be used instead.
How many wash basins are required?
At least one basin with a hot-water faucet for every 10 employees who work with such liquids.
Why is locker space required?
To prevent contamination of employees' street clothes.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.124 (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 2026-10-22
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.