1926.502(f)(1)(iii): Access Paths Between Warning Lines
Points of access, material handling, storage and hoisting areas must be connected to the work area by a path formed by two warning lines.
Official text: 29 CFR 1926.502(f)(1)(iii)
(iii) Points of access, materials handling areas, storage areas, and hoisting areas shall be connected to the work area by an access path formed by two warning lines.
45 citationsSource: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.502.
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Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Top states: MI (14), PA (11), MD (4), OR (4), IL (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| CPX2026XJW184X0213 - DICKENS QUALITY DEMOLITION, L.L.C. | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,641 |
| PRO COM ROOFING CORPORATION. | WILLOW GROVE, PA | $9,104 |
| SOLORIO CONTRACTING | YORK, PA | $4,965 |
| 317744426 - DAVID W COOK INC | CENTRAL POINT, OR | $4,859 |
| MDM ENGINEERING COMPANY INC. | CHARLTON, MA | $4,688 |
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.502(f)(1)(iii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.502(f) Warning line systems 207 citations
- 1926.502(f)(1) 150 citations
- 1926.502(f)(2) 52 citations
- 1926.502(f)(1)(i) 48 citations
- 1926.502(f)(2)(ii) 32 citations
- 1926.502(f)(2)(i) 13 citations
- 1926.502(f)(2)(iv) 2 citations
- 1926.502(f)(4)
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