1926.1101(g)(7)(i): Competent Person for Class II Asbestos Work
Employers must make sure all Class II asbestos work is supervised by a competent person as defined in paragraph (b) of the asbestos standard.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1101(g)(7)(i) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 25 times in the last 3 years, in 25 inspections, with $36,322 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (5), VA (5), NY (3).
- Related part: 1926.1101(g) Methods of compliance (297 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(7)(i) 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
(i) All Class II work shall be supervised by a competent person as defined in paragraph (b) of this section. 25 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1101.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Top states: OR (5), VA (5), NY (3), IL (3), CO (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| MASSACHUSETTS MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART | NORTH ADAMS, MA | $8,713 |
| JM ROMICH ENTERPRISES, INC | GREECE, NY | $5,250 |
| JBS PREPARED FOODS | SOUTH BEND, IN | $4,000 |
| ANTONIO HERNANDEZ DBA HERNANDEZ ROOFING | CHICAGO, IL | $3,972 |
| EMSL MANAGEMENT, LLC | MELBOURNE, FL | $3,311 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1926.1101(g)(7)(i), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1101(g)(7)(i).
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)(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
- 1926.1101(g)(1)(iii) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who must supervise Class II asbestos work?
A competent person as defined in paragraph (b) of 1926.1101.
Does this apply to all Class II work?
Yes, all Class II work.
Who is responsible for providing supervision?
The employer.
About this page
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.