1926.62(e)(2)(i): Written Lead Compliance Program
Before a job begins, each employer must set up and carry out a written compliance program to achieve compliance with the lead permissible exposure limit paragraph of the rule.
Key takeaways
- 1926.62(e)(2)(i) 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 $28,710 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (7), RI (3), VA (2).
- Related part: 1926.62(e) Methods of compliance (34 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.62(e)(2)(i) 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
(i) Prior to commencement of the job each employer shall establish and implement a written compliance program to achieve compliance with paragraph (c) of this section. 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: OR (7), RI (3), VA (2), CT (2), IL (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| DR COLORS LLC | PROVIDENCE, RI | $8,595 |
| CORNERSTONE IMPROVEMENT, LLC | HARTFORD, CT | $4,148 |
| 1ST FINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. | KINGSTON, NY | $3,547 |
| WEATHERIZATION SERVICES LLC | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $3,310 |
| HOUSES PAINTING AND MORE LLC | STAUNTON, VA | $3,075 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.62(e)(2)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.62(e) Methods of compliance 34 citations
- 1926.62(e)(2) Compliance program 27 citations
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Frequently asked questions
When is the written lead program needed?
Prior to commencement of the job.
Is having it on paper enough?
No. The employer must establish and implement it.
What is the program for?
To achieve compliance with paragraph (c), the permissible exposure limit for lead.
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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.