1910.252(c)(1)(iv): Hazard Communication for Welding Materials
Employers must include potentially hazardous materials in welding fluxes, coatings, coverings and filler metals, and those released during welding and cutting, in their Hazard Communication program. Each employee must have access to labels and safety data sheets and be trained under 1910.1200.
Key takeaways
- 1910.252(c)(1)(iv) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart Q).
- OSHA cited it 25 times in the last 3 years, in 25 inspections, with $30,416 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (11), WI (4), NM (2).
- Related part: 1910.252(c) Health protection and ventilation (72 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.252(c)(1)(iv) ("Hazard communication") is one requirement inside 1910.252 General requirements, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart Q). 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) Hazard communication. The employer shall include the potentially hazardous materials employed in fluxes, coatings, coverings, and filler metals, all of which are potentially used in welding and cutting, or are released to the atmosphere during welding and cutting, in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (§ 1910.1200). The employer shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of such materials and safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the provisions of § 1910.1200. Potentially hazardous materials shall include but not be limited to the materials itemized in paragraphs (c)(5) through (c)(12) of this section. 25 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.252.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Top states: MI (11), WI (4), NM (2), NY (1), CO (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| RED EARTH CASINO | THERMAL, CA | $4,839 |
| RAVELING COMPANIES, LLC | AMERY, WI | $4,610 |
| DYNAMIC FITNESS & STRENGTH, LLC. | EAU CLAIRE, WI | $4,552 |
| 66864 - LONDON BURIAL VAULTS LLC | TUTTLE, KY | $3,185 |
| AMERICAN STRUCTURAL METALS, INC. | SOMERSET, WI | $2,954 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.252(c)(1)(iv), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.252(c)(1)(iv).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.252(c) Health protection and ventilation 72 citations
- 1910.252(c)(1) General 33 citations
- 1910.252(c)(2) Ventilation for general welding and cutting 17 citations
- 1910.252(c)(2)(i) General 14 citations
- 1910.252(c)(6)(ii) Indoors 13 citations
- 1910.252(c)(6) Zinc 13 citations
- 1910.252(c)(4) Ventilation in confined spaces 4 citations
- 1910.252(c)(11)(i) Manufacturer's instructions 3 citations
- 1910.252(c)(11) Cleaning compounds 3 citations
- 1910.252(c)(10) Mercury
- 1910.252(c)(9) Cadmium
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Frequently asked questions
Which materials must be in the hazcom program?
Hazardous materials in fluxes, coatings, coverings and filler metals, and those released to the air during welding and cutting.
What must workers have access to?
Labels on containers of such materials and safety data sheets.
What training applies?
Training in accordance with 1910.1200.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.252 (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 2026-10-24
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.