1926.62(d)(2)(v): Interim Protection for Lead Tasks
Until an exposure assessment determines actual exposure, construction employers must give employees doing the listed lead tasks interim protection: appropriate respirators, protective clothing and equipment, change areas, hand washing facilities, biological monitoring through blood tests for lead and zinc protoporphyrin, and training on hazard communication, respirator use and general safety.
Key takeaways
- 1926.62(d)(2)(v) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 161 times in the last 3 years, in 73 inspections, with $180,016 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (54), MI (24), NY (23).
- Related part: 1926.62(d) Exposure assessment (342 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v) is one requirement inside 1926.62 Lead, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart D). It includes 6 sub-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
(v) Until the employer performs an employee exposure assessment as required under paragraph (d) of this section and determines actual employee exposure, the employer shall provide to employees performing the tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) of this section with interim protection as follows: 161 citations
(A) Appropriate respiratory protection in accordance with paragraph (f) of this section. Open (d)(2)(v)(a) 18 citations
(B) Appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment in accordance with paragraph (g) of this section. Open (d)(2)(v)(b) 22 citations
(C) Change areas in accordance with paragraph (i)(2) of this section. Open (d)(2)(v)(c) 23 citations
(D) Hand washing facilities in accordance with paragraph (i)(5) of this section. Open (d)(2)(v)(d) 15 citations
(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 Open (d)(2)(v)(e) 21 citations
(F) Training as required under paragraph (l)(1)(i) of this section regarding 29 CFR 1926.59, Hazard Communication; training as required under paragraph (1)(2)(iii) of this section, regarding use of respirators; and training in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.21, Safety training and education. Open (d)(2)(v)(f) 22 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 | 11 |
| 2024 | 77 |
| 2025 | 65 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Top states: OR (54), MI (24), NY (23), WI (10), MN (9)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SANDHU CONTRACTING INC. | TANNERSVILLE, NY | $39,720 |
| SANDHU CONTRACTING, INC. | GRAND GORGE, NY | $39,720 |
| DR COLORS LLC | PROVIDENCE, RI | $17,190 |
| 109828 - RAINBOW INC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $8,400 |
| WINDOW RESTORATIONS OF CONNECTICUT | BERLIN, CT | $8,000 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1926.62(d)(2)(v), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.62(d)(2)(v).
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)(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)(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 protection is required before lead results are in?
Respirators, protective clothing and equipment, change areas, hand washing facilities, biological monitoring and required training.
What does biological monitoring involve?
Blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels.
How long does interim protection last?
Until the employer performs an exposure assessment and determines actual employee exposure.
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.