1926.50(f)(2)(i): Effective Emergency Communication System
Where 911 emergency dispatch is available and the employer uses a communication system to contact emergency medical service, the employer must make sure the system is effective in contacting that service.
Key takeaways
- 1926.50(f)(2)(i) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 2 times in the last 3 years, in 2 inspections, with $16,131 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1926.50(f)(2) (2 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.50(f)(2)(i) is one requirement inside 1926.50 Medical services and first aid, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart D). 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) Ensure that the communication system is effective in contacting the emergency-medical service; and 2 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.50.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1926.50(f)(2)(i).
At 11:30 a.m. on September 20, 2024, Employee #1 was working inside a warehouse performing pallet rack dismounting. He fell from the top of the racking system, a height of approximately 8 feet 6 inches, and struck the concrete floor. According to the employer, the…
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.50(f)(2)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.50(f)(2) 2 citations
- 1926.50(f) 2 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the communication system do?
It must be effective in contacting the emergency-medical service.
When does this apply?
In areas where 911 emergency dispatch services are available and the employer uses a communication system for contacting emergency-medical service.
Who is responsible?
The employer.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.50 (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.