1910.1450(f)(4)(ii): Training on the Chemical Hygiene Plan
Laboratory employees must be trained on the applicable details of the employer's written Chemical Hygiene Plan.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1450(f)(4)(ii) 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 $28,397 in current penalties.
- Most citations: ME (4), NJ (3), OR (2).
- Related part: 1910.1450(f) Employee information and training (54 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(4)(ii) is one requirement inside 1910.1450 Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories, 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 employee shall be trained on the applicable details of the employer's written Chemical Hygiene Plan. 13 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1450.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: ME (4), NJ (3), OR (2), TX (1), TN (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON - WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT | HAMILTON, NJ | $7,000 |
| TRENTON WATER WORKS | TRENTON, NJ | $7,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI?I AT HILO | HILO, HI | $5,485 |
| HIGHTSTOWN WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT | HIGHTSTOWN, NJ | $4,900 |
| TOYO INK AMERICA, LLC. | BRYAN, TX | $2,410 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1450(f)(4)(ii), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1450(f)(4)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1450(f) Employee information and training 54 citations
- 1910.1450(f)(1) 23 citations
- 1910.1450(f)(4) Training 22 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must lab employees be trained on?
The applicable details of the employer's written Chemical Hygiene Plan.
Which rule is this?
29 CFR 1910.1450, hazardous chemicals in laboratories.
Is the Chemical Hygiene Plan written?
Yes. The training covers the employer's written plan.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1450 (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.