1926.59: Hazard Communication in Construction
The hazard communication requirements that apply to construction work under 1926.59 are identical to those in 1910.1200, so construction employers must follow the general industry Hazard Communication Standard.
Key takeaways
- 1926.59 is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 63 times in the last 3 years, in 60 inspections, with $43,712 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MO (26), VA (15), GA (5).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.59, "Hazard communication", is an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart D). It is a single block of text with no lettered 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
The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at § 1910.1200 of this chapter.
[61 FR 31431, June 20, 1996]
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15.
Export the list: 60 inspections cited 1926.59 in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2026 | 15 |
Top states: MO (26), VA (15), GA (5), FL (4), VT (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| A.M. ELECTRIC INC. | PONCE, PR | $7,094 |
| MUFASA CONSTRUCTION INC. | NEEDHAM, MA | $6,620 |
| SIC SERVICES LLC | APOLLO BEACH, FL | $5,958 |
| SACHSE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.L.C. | SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT | $3,733 |
| REYES 8 CONSTRUCTION, LLC | PORT CHARLOTTE, FL | $3,575 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does 1926.59 require?
That construction work follow requirements identical to those in 1910.1200.
Is there a separate construction HazCom rule?
No. The construction requirements are identical to 1910.1200.
Who must follow it?
Employers doing construction work covered by this section.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.59 (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 2026-11-06
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.