1926.1101(g)(8)(iii): Removing Asbestos Siding, Shingles and Panels
When workers remove cementitious asbestos siding, shingles or transite panels from building exteriors (not roofs), employers must make sure the panels are sprayed with amended water first and are not cut, abraded or broken unless less risky methods cannot be used. Loose pieces must be lowered by covered chute, crane or hoist, or bagged or wrapped and lowered by the end of the shift, and nails must be cut with flat, sharp tools.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1101(g)(8)(iii) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 15 times in the last 3 years, in 9 inspections, with $9,133 in current penalties.
- Most citations: VA (9), NJ (2), OR (2).
- 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)(8)(iii) is one requirement inside 1926.1101 Asbestos, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart Z). It includes 4 sub-paragraphs. 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) When removing cementitious asbestos-containing siding and shingles or transite panels containing ACM on building exteriors (other than roofs, where paragraph (g)(8)(ii) of this section applies) the employer shall ensure that the following work practices are followed: 15 citations
(A) Cutting, abrading or breaking siding, shingles, or transite panels, shall be prohibited unless the employer can demonstrate that methods less likely to result in asbestos fiber release cannot be used. 6 citations
(B) Each panel or shingle shall be sprayed with amended water prior to removal. 3 citations
(C) Unwrapped or unbagged panels or shingles shall be immediately lowered to the ground via covered dust-tight chute, crane or hoist, or placed in an impervious waste bag or wrapped in plastic sheeting and lowered to the ground no later than the end of the work shift. 3 citations
(D) Nails shall be cut with flat, sharp instruments. 1 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 | 8 |
Top states: VA (9), NJ (2), OR (2), PA (1), KY (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| JCG CARPENTRY LLC | SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ | $3,130 |
| SWIFT RUN BUILDING & EXCAVATING, LLC | STUARTS DRAFT, VA | $2,685 |
| DOMINIC CANNULI | STUARTS DRAFT, VA | $1,588 |
| AUSSIE BUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC. | CHESAPEAKE, VA | $650 |
| 67838 - ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING SOLUTIONS LLC | HOPKINSVILLE, KY | $625 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1101(g)(8)(iii).
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)(1)(iii) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Can workers break asbestos siding to get it off faster?
No. Cutting, abrading or breaking it is prohibited unless the employer can show that methods less likely to release fibers cannot be used.
What must be done to each panel before removal?
Each panel or shingle must be sprayed with amended water before it is removed.
How must removed panels get to the ground?
Unwrapped panels must be lowered right away by a covered dust-tight chute, crane or hoist, or bagged or wrapped in plastic and lowered no later than the end of the shift.
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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.