1910.157(g)(2): Fire Extinguisher Education Schedule
Employers must provide the required fire extinguisher education when an employee is first hired and at least annually after that.
Key takeaways
- 1910.157(g)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart L).
- OSHA cited it 215 times in the last 3 years, in 215 inspections, with $55,903 in current penalties.
- Most citations: CT (101), NJ (18), ME (15).
- Related part: 1910.157(g) Training and education (719 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2) is one requirement inside 1910.157 Portable fire extinguishers, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart L). 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
(2) The employer shall provide the education required in paragraph (g)(1) of this section upon initial employment and at least annually thereafter. 215 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.157.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 81 |
| 2025 | 65 |
| 2026 | 51 |
Top states: CT (101), NJ (18), ME (15), PA (14), OH (9)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| LINDEN ROSELLE SEWERAGE AUTHORITY | LINDEN, NJ | $7,000 |
| BICKFORD SENIOR LIVING | ROCKY RIVER, OH | $4,839 |
| MACK TRUCKS - LEHIGH VALLEY OPERATIONS (LVO) | MACUNGIE, PA | $4,823 |
| TYBER MEDICAL, LLC | BETHLEHEM, PA | $3,966 |
| BAKERLY BARN, LLC | EASTON, PA | $3,617 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.157(g)(2), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.157(g)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.157(g) Training and education 719 citations
- 1910.157(g)(1) 455 citations
- 1910.157(g)(3) 29 citations
- 1910.157(g)(4) 20 citations
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Frequently asked questions
When must fire extinguisher education be given?
Upon initial employment and at least annually thereafter.
Is one-time training enough?
No. It must be repeated at least annually.
What education is this rule about?
The education required in paragraph (g)(1) of 1910.157.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.157 (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.