1926.1101(n)(7): Making Asbestos Records Available
Employers must make all asbestos records required by this section available to the Assistant Secretary and the Director for examination and copying upon written request. They must also follow the record access rules in 1910.1020.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1101(n)(7) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 14 times in the last 3 years, in 14 inspections, with $910 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (10), VA (3), TN (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)(7) ("Availability") is one requirement inside 1926.1101 Asbestos, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart Z). It includes 2 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
(7) Availability. 14 citations
(i) The employer, upon written request, shall make all records required to be maintained by this section available to the Assistant Secretary and the Director for examination and copying. Open (n)(7)(i) 14 citations
(ii) The employer must comply with the requirements concerning availability of records set forth in 29 CFR 1910.1020.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1101.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Top states: MI (10), VA (3), TN (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| PYRAMID ETC COMPANIES, LLC | NORFOLK, VA | $910 |
| RETROAIM, LLC | GLOUCESTER, VA | $0 |
| THE GOODMAN GROUP, LLC | NASHVILLE, TN | $0 |
| SPECIAL RENOVATIONS, INC. | RICHMOND, VA | $0 |
| MID-MICHIGAN MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. | OKEMOS, MI | $0 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1926.1101(n)(7), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1101(n)(7).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1101(n) Recordkeeping 84 citations
- 1926.1101(n)(2) Exposure measurements 69 citations
- 1926.1101(n)(2)(i) 65 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
Who can see asbestos records?
The Assistant Secretary and the Director, upon written request.
Must the request be written?
Yes.
What other access rules apply?
The requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1020.
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.