1926.62(d)(1)(iii): Personal Sampling for Lead Exposure
When lead exposure monitoring is required, except for monitoring under paragraph (d)(3), construction employers must collect personal samples that represent a full shift, with at least one sample for each job classification in each work area, either for each shift or for the shift with the highest exposure.
Key takeaways
- 1926.62(d)(1)(iii) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 28 times in the last 3 years, in 28 inspections, with $33,222 in current penalties.
- Most citations: IL (6), CT (4), NY (4).
- Related part: 1926.62(d) Exposure assessment (342 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(iii) is one requirement inside 1926.62 Lead, 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
(iii) With the exception of monitoring under paragraph (d)(3), where monitoring is required under this section, the employer shall collect personal samples representative of a full shift including at least one sample for each job classification in each work area either for each shift or for the shift with the highest exposure level. 28 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.62.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: IL (6), CT (4), NY (4), RI (3), PA (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| COMMODORE MAINTENANCE CORPORATION | BROOKLYN, NY | $11,292 |
| SEAMAN & SCHUSKE METAL WORKS | SAINT JOSEPH, MO | $4,840 |
| 68870 - MIDWEST PRO PAINTING, INC. | LOUISVILLE, KY | $3,920 |
| NJ TRANSIT, RAILWAY MAINTENANCE DIVISION | RED BANK, NJ | $3,750 |
| TOWER MAINTENANCE CORPORATION | EAST HADDAM, CT | $3,700 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1926.62(d) Exposure assessment 342 citations
- 1926.62(d)(2) Protection of employees during assessment of exposure 178 citations
- 1926.62(d)(2)(v) 161 citations
- 1926.62(d)(1) General 160 citations
- 1926.62(d)(1)(i) 131 citations
- 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(C) 23 citations
- 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(F) 22 citations
- 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(B) 22 citations
- 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(E) 21 citations
- 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(A) 18 citations
- 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(D) 15 citations
- 1926.62(d)(2)(i) 12 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of samples must be taken for lead?
Personal samples representative of a full shift.
How many samples are needed?
At least one sample for each job classification in each work area, either for each shift or for the shift with the highest exposure level.
Is any monitoring excluded from this paragraph?
Yes, monitoring under paragraph (d)(3) is the stated exception.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.62 (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.