1926.1101(g)(1)(iii): Prompt Asbestos Waste Cleanup
Asbestos waste and debris must be cleaned up promptly and disposed of in leak-tight containers, except in roofing work, which follows paragraph (g)(8)(ii).
Key takeaways
- 1926.1101(g)(1)(iii) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 13 times in the last 3 years, in 13 inspections, with $35,247 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NV (4), VA (2), OR (2).
- Related part: 1926.1101(g) Methods of compliance (297 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(1)(iii) is one requirement inside 1926.1101 Asbestos, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart Z). 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
(iii) Prompt clean-up and disposal of wastes and debris contaminated with asbestos in leak-tight containers except in roofing operations, where the procedures specified in paragraph (g)(8)(ii) of this section apply. 13 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1101.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 4 |
Top states: NV (4), VA (2), OR (2), KY (1), IA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| GGG DEMOLITION, INC. | LAS VEGAS, NV | $11,292 |
| WACO, INC. | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $7,994 |
| EDGE RESTORATION LAS VEGAS, LLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $4,839 |
| 66271 - HEOPS INC | BENTON, KY | $2,800 |
| CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | GLEN ELLYN, IL | $2,400 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Construction industry asbestos standard definition of "regulated area" and requirements for work involving materials of <1% asbestos for demolition and sheetrock projects. (2005-02-01)
- Application of construction standard to demolition operations involving material less than 1% asbestos. (2003-10-27)
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1101(g) Methods of compliance 297 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(1) 105 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(8) Additional Controls for Class II work 71 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(7) Work practices and engineering controls for Class II work 40 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(5) Specific control methods for Class I work 29 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(8)(i) 28 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(7)(i) 25 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(8)(ii) 18 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(1)(ii) 16 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(4) Class I Requirements 15 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(5)(i) 15 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(8)(iii) 15 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How must asbestos waste be handled?
Promptly cleaned up and disposed of in leak-tight containers.
Is roofing work different?
Yes. Roofing operations follow paragraph (g)(8)(ii) of 1926.1101.
Which rule is this?
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(1)(iii).
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1101 (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.