1926.1101(n)(2): Asbestos Exposure Monitoring Records
Employers must keep an accurate record of all measurements taken to monitor employee asbestos exposure, including the date, operation monitored, sampling methods, sample results, protective devices worn, and names and exposures of employees represented. The records must be kept for at least thirty (30) years.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1101(n)(2) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 69 times in the last 3 years, in 67 inspections, with $12,142 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (64), TN (4), NM (1).
- Related part: 1926.1101(n) Recordkeeping (84 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1101(n)(2) ("Exposure measurements") is one requirement inside 1926.1101 Asbestos, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart Z). It includes 9 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
(2) Exposure measurements. 69 citations
(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. Open (n)(2)(i) 65 citations
(ii) This record shall include at least the following information: Open (n)(2)(ii) 4 citations
(A) The date of measurement;
(B) The operation involving exposure to asbestos that is being monitored; 1 citations
(C) Sampling and analytical methods used and evidence of their accuracy;
(D) Number, duration, and results of samples taken;
(E) Type of protective devices worn, if any; and 1 citations
(F) Name and exposure of the employees whose exposures are represented. Open (n)(2)(ii)(f) 1 citations
(iii) The employer shall maintain this record for at least thirty (30) years, in accordance with § 1910.1020 of this chapter
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 | 34 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Top states: MI (64), TN (4), 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 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ABATEMENT, INC. | SHELBYVILLE, TN | $1,440 |
| ATLAS SERVICE GROUP, LLC | BERKLEY, MI | $500 |
| INNER CITY CONTRACTING, LLC | FLINT, MI | $300 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Compliance requirements for renovation work involving material containing less than 1% asbestos (2003-11-24)
- Employers must record social security numbers in asbestos exposure monitoring records. (1999-04-16)
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1101(n) Recordkeeping 84 citations
- 1926.1101(n)(2)(i) 65 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
How long must asbestos exposure records be kept?
For at least thirty (30) years, in accordance with 1910.1020.
What must the record include?
The date, operation monitored, sampling and analytical methods, number, duration and results of samples, protective devices worn, and names and exposures of represented employees.
Can someone else maintain the records?
Yes. The employer may use competent organizations such as industry trade associations and employee associations to maintain the records.
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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.