1926.1101(o)(1): Asbestos Competent Person
On all construction worksites covered by the asbestos standard, employers must designate a competent person who has the qualifications and authority for ensuring worker safety and health required by subpart C (29 CFR 1926.20 through 1926.32).
Key takeaways
- 1926.1101(o)(1) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 18 times in the last 3 years, in 18 inspections, with $16,194 in current penalties.
- Most citations: VA (6), NV (3), UT (2).
- Related part: 1926.1101(o) Competent person (63 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1101(o)(1) ("General") 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
(1) General. On all construction worksites covered by this standard, the employer shall designate a competent person, having the qualifications and authorities for ensuring worker safety and health required by subpart C, General Safety and Health Provisions for Construction (29 CFR 1926.20 through 1926.32). 18 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 | 4 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Top states: VA (6), NV (3), UT (2), IL (1), TN (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORS & ENGINEERS, INC. | COLUMBIA, MO | $3,311 |
| PREMIER RESTORATIONS, LLC | CHESAPEAKE, VA | $3,064 |
| ELVIS NGONGA | SOUTH SALT LAKE, UT | $2,100 |
| BCC GROUP, LLC | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $1,750 |
| PL PROPERTY GROUP, LLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $1,729 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1101(o)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1101(o) Competent person 63 citations
- 1926.1101(o)(3) Additional inspections 35 citations
- 1926.1101(o)(3)(i) 32 citations
- 1926.1101(o)(4) Training for the competent person 10 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Does every asbestos worksite need a competent person?
Yes. On all construction worksites covered by this standard, the employer must designate one.
What qualifications must the competent person have?
The qualifications and authorities for ensuring worker safety and health required by subpart C, 29 CFR 1926.20 through 1926.32.
Who designates the competent person?
The employer.
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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.