1926.1101(n)(2)(i): Asbestos Exposure Measurement Records
Employers must keep an accurate record of all measurements taken to monitor employee exposure to asbestos as required by paragraph (f) of this section. Competent organizations such as industry trade associations and employee associations may be used to maintain the records.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1101(n)(2)(i) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 65 times in the last 3 years, in 65 inspections, with $10,202 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (63), TN (1), NM (1).
- Related part: 1926.1101(n) Recordkeeping (84 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1101(n)(2)(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) The employer shall keep an accurate record of all measurements taken to monitor employee exposure to asbestos as prescribed in paragraph (f) of this section. NOTE: The employer may utilize the services of competent organizations such as industry trade associations and employee associations to maintain the records required by this section. 65 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 | 4 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Top states: MI (63), TN (1), NM (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS EXPERTS, LLC | SANTA FE, NM | $4,462 |
| MWV ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. | FLINT, MI | $1,500 |
| INNER CITY CONTRACTING, LLC | FLINT, MI | $300 |
| MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. | ROMULUS, MI | $300 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, LLC | METAMORA, MI | $250 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1926.1101(n)(2)(i), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1101(n)(2)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1101(n) Recordkeeping 84 citations
- 1926.1101(n)(2) Exposure measurements 69 citations
- 1926.1101(n)(7) Availability 14 citations
- 1926.1101(n)(7)(i) 14 citations
- 1926.1101(n)(2)(ii) 4 citations
- 1926.1101(n)(2)(ii)(F) 1 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What records must be kept?
An accurate record of all measurements taken to monitor employee exposure to asbestos as prescribed in paragraph (f).
Can an outside group keep the records?
Yes. Employers may use competent organizations such as industry trade associations and employee associations.
Who is responsible for the records?
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.