1926.62(d)(2)(v)(E): Blood Testing for Lead Exposure
Under this item, biological monitoring for lead must follow the rule's medical surveillance paragraph and consist of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels.
Key takeaways
- 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(E) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 21 times in the last 3 years, in 21 inspections, with $15,290 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (10), NY (4), MN (2).
- Related part: 1926.62(d) Exposure assessment (342 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(E) 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
(E) Biological monitoring in accordance with paragraph (j)(1)(i) of this section, to consist of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels, and 21 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 | 10 |
| 2025 | 10 |
Top states: OR (10), NY (4), MN (2), IL (2), MA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SANDHU CONTRACTING INC. | TANNERSVILLE, NY | $6,620 |
| SANDHU CONTRACTING, INC. | GRAND GORGE, NY | $6,620 |
| JD CORDAGE LLC | PLYMOUTH, MA | $1,500 |
| 107616 - MAXI PAINTER AND DRYWALL INC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $350 |
| 106590 - PHILLIP KRUGER CONSTRUCTION LLC | LAKEFIELD, MN | $200 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(E).
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)(1)(iii) 28 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)(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 does biological monitoring include?
Blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels.
Which paragraph does it follow?
Paragraph (j)(1)(i) of the lead in construction standard.
Is this the only protection required?
No. It is one item in a list within this paragraph of the rule.
About this page
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.