1926.54(d): Laser Warning Placards
Employers must post standard laser warning placards in areas where lasers are used.
Key takeaways
- 1926.54(d) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 11 times in the last 3 years, in 11 inspections, with $2,912 in current penalties.
- Most citations: VA (9), NH (1), NY (1).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.54(d) is one requirement inside 1926.54 Nonionizing radiation, 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
(d) Areas in which lasers are used shall be posted with standard laser warning placards. 11 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.54.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Top states: VA (9), NH (1), NY (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| DPR CONSTRUCTION, INC. | CHESTER, VA | $1,040 |
| DEMATIC CORP. | ROCKVILLE, VA | $1,040 |
| JAMES N. GRAY COMPANY | ROCKVILLE, VA | $832 |
| LEGACY BUILDING SYSTEMS, LLC | HUDSON, NH | $0 |
| PREMIER BUILDING & RENOVATIONS CORP. | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
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Frequently asked questions
Where must laser warning placards be posted?
In areas in which lasers are used.
What kind of placards?
Standard laser warning placards.
Does this include construction laser levels?
The rule applies to areas in which lasers are used.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.54 (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.