1926.1101(k)(7)(i): Posting Asbestos Warning Signs at Regulated Areas
Employers must provide and display warning signs marking each asbestos regulated area. The signs must be posted far enough from the area that a worker can read them and take protective steps before entering.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1101(k)(7)(i) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 10 times in the last 3 years, in 10 inspections, with $17,660 in current penalties.
- Most citations: VA (3), NV (2), MD (1).
- Related part: 1926.1101(k) Communication of hazards (631 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(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) Warning signs that demarcate the regulated area shall be provided and displayed at each location where a regulated area is required to be established by paragraph (e) of this section. Signs shall be posted at such a distance from such a location that an employee may read the signs and take necessary protective steps before entering the area marked by the signs. 10 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 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: VA (3), NV (2), MD (1), MO (1), MN (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | TOMS RIVER, NJ | $5,000 |
| SARONIC INVESTMENTS | RENO, NV | $4,839 |
| PEREZ BROTHERS LLC | RENO, NV | $4,839 |
| MSP ENVIRONMENTAL LLC | HIGGINSVILLE, MO | $2,128 |
| 109277 - PREMIERE RESTORATION LLC | MANKATO, MN | $854 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1926.1101(k)(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(k)(7)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1101(k) Communication of hazards 631 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(3) 269 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(9) Employee Information and Training 160 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(3)(i) 144 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(3)(ii) 124 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(2) Duties of building and facility owners 121 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(9)(i) 105 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(2)(ii) 64 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(2)(i) 57 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(5) 31 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(9)(iv) 28 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(9)(iv)(A) 26 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Where do asbestos regulated area signs go?
At each location where a regulated area is required.
How far away should signs be posted?
Far enough that an employee can read them and take necessary protective steps before entering.
What do the signs do?
They demarcate the regulated area so workers know where it begins.
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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.