1926.1101(k)(9)(v): Training for Class III Asbestos Workers
Employers must train Class III asbestos workers in a course consistent with EPA requirements for school maintenance and custodial staff at 40 CFR 763.92(a)(2), including hands-on training, lasting at least 16 hours. If the competent person decides the EPA course does not cover the activity, training must include the elements in paragraph (k)(9)(viii), the related work practices and controls in paragraph (g), and hands-on practice for each material disturbed.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1101(k)(9)(v) 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 $51,325 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NJ (3), MD (2), OR (2).
- 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)(9)(v) 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
(v) Training for Class III employees shall be consistent with EPA requirements for training of local education agency maintenance and custodial staff as set forth at 40 CFR 763.92(a)(2). Such a course shall also include “hands-on” training and shall take at least 16 hours. Exception: For Class III operations for which the competent person determines that the EPA curriculum does not adequately cover the training needed to perform that activity, training shall include as a minimum all the elements included in paragraph (k)(9)(viii) of this section and in addition, the specific work practices and engineering controls set forth in paragraph (g) of this section which specifically relate to that activity, and shall include “hands-on” training in the work practices applicable to each category of material that the employee disturbs. 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: NJ (3), MD (2), OR (2), VA (2), MA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC. | BOSTON, MA | $16,550 |
| ASHLAND SPECIALTY INGREDIENTS | HOPEWELL, VA | $10,325 |
| 317738618 - STATE OF OREGON OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY | CORVALLIS, OR | $9,000 |
| WILSON AVENUE SCHOOL | NEWARK, NJ | $7,000 |
| PATERSON DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS | PATERSON, NJ | $4,950 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Refresher training requirements for Class III asbestos work and training for excavations disturbing soil with ACM. (2008-07-10)
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
How long is Class III asbestos training?
At least 16 hours, including hands-on training.
What standard does the course follow?
EPA requirements for training local education agency maintenance and custodial staff at 40 CFR 763.92(a)(2).
What if the EPA course does not fit our work?
If the competent person decides it does not cover the activity, training must include the elements of paragraph (k)(9)(viii), the specific practices and controls in paragraph (g), and hands-on training for each category of material disturbed.
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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.