1910.1450(h)(1)(i): Keep Labels on Incoming Lab Containers
Employers must make sure labels on incoming containers of hazardous chemicals in the laboratory are not removed or defaced.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1450(h)(1)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 1 times in the last 3 years, in 1 inspections, with $0 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1910.1450(h)(1) (10 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1450(h)(1)(i) 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
(i) Employers shall ensure that labels on incoming containers of hazardous chemicals are not removed or defaced. 1 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1450.
Export the list: 1 inspections cited 1910.1450(h)(1)(i) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moInjuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.1450(h)(1)(i).
At 4:00 a.m. on September 14, 2024, Employee #1 was performing routine janitorial duties, including cleaning bathrooms, removing trash, and cleaning floors. The employee began the shift feeling unwell with a headache and upset stomach. As the day progressed, the symptoms worsened, and the employee…
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1450(h)(1)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1450(h)(1) 10 citations
- 1910.1450(h) Hazard identification 10 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What does this rule protect?
Labels on incoming containers of hazardous chemicals.
What is not allowed?
Removing or defacing those labels.
Who is responsible?
Employers shall ensure labels are not removed or defaced.
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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 2026-11-06
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.