1910.95(l)(1): Posting the Noise Standard
Employers must make copies of the occupational noise standard available to affected workers or their representatives and post a copy in the workplace.
Key takeaways
- 1910.95(l)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart G).
- OSHA cited it 101 times in the last 3 years, in 101 inspections, with $4,529 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (40), PA (12), CT (11).
- Related part: 1910.95(l) Access to information and training materials (104 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.95(l)(1) is one requirement inside 1910.95 Occupational noise exposure, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart G). 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
(1) The employer shall make available to affected employees or their representatives copies of this standard and shall also post a copy in the workplace. 101 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.95.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 40 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Top states: TN (40), PA (12), CT (11), AL (10), MA (5)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 160479 - MCCREARY MODERN, INC. | MAIDEN, NC | $3,900 |
| LEWISTOWN VALLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. | TAMAQUA, PA | $629 |
| WALNUT CREEK TIMBER LLC | LIVINGSTON, TN | $0 |
| PRECOAT MEZZANINE LLC | ELKRIDGE, MD | $0 |
| VOLUNTEER PALLET OF TENNESSEE LLC | JACKSON, TN | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Electronic Posting of the Occupational Noise Exposure Standard (2016-09-19)
- Posting of the Occupational Noise Exposure Standard. (1988-02-09)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.95(l) Access to information and training materials 104 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Must the noise standard be posted?
Yes. A copy must be posted in the workplace.
Who can get a copy?
Affected employees or their representatives.
Which standard is this?
29 CFR 1910.95, occupational noise exposure.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.95 (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.