1926.62(e)(2): Lead Written Compliance Program
Before a job starts, construction employers must set up and carry out a written compliance program to meet the lead exposure limit. The plan must describe each activity that gives off lead, the means of control, technology considered, air monitoring data, an implementation schedule, work practices, any administrative control schedule and arrangements among contractors. A competent person must make frequent and regular inspections of job sites, materials and equipment.
Key takeaways
- 1926.62(e)(2) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 27 times in the last 3 years, in 25 inspections, with $32,460 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (8), RI (5), AK (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) ("Compliance program") is one requirement inside 1926.62 Lead, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart D). It includes 14 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
(2) Compliance program. 27 citations
(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. Open (e)(2)(i) 21 citations
(ii) Written plans for these compliance programs shall include at least the following: 2 citations
(A) A description of each activity in which lead is emitted; e.g. equipment used, material involved, controls in place, crew size, employee job responsibilities, operating procedures and maintenance practices; 2 citations
(B) A description of the specific means that will be employed to achieve compliance and, where engineering controls are required engineering plans and studies used to determine methods selected for controlling exposure to lead;
(C) A report of the technology considered in meeting the PEL;
(D) Air monitoring data which documents the source of lead emissions;
(E) A detailed schedule for implementation of the program, including documentation such as copies of purchase orders for equipment, construction contracts, etc.;
(F) A work practice program which includes items required under paragraphs (g), (h) and (i) of this section and incorporates other relevant work practices such as those specified in paragraph (e)(5) of this section;
(G) An administrative control schedule required by paragraph (e)(4) of this section, if applicable;
(H) A description of arrangements made among contractors on multi-contractor sites with respect to informing affected employees of potential exposure to lead and with respect to responsibility for compliance with this section as set-forth in § 1926.16.
(I) Other relevant information.
(iii) The compliance program shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person. 2 citations
(iv) Written programs shall be submitted upon request to any affected employee or authorized employee representatives, to the Assistant Secretary and the Director, and shall be available at the worksite for examination and copying by the Assistant Secretary and the Director. 1 citations
(v) Written programs must be revised and updated at least annually to reflect the current status of the program. 1 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 | 15 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: OR (8), RI (5), AK (2), VA (2), CT (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| DR COLORS LLC | PROVIDENCE, RI | $8,595 |
| CORNERSTONE IMPROVEMENT, LLC | HARTFORD, CT | $4,148 |
| NJ TRANSIT, RAILWAY MAINTENANCE DIVISION | RED BANK, NJ | $3,750 |
| 1ST FINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. | KINGSTON, NY | $3,547 |
| WEATHERIZATION SERVICES LLC | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $3,310 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.62(e)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.62(e) Methods of compliance 34 citations
- 1926.62(e)(2)(i) 21 citations
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Frequently asked questions
When must the lead compliance program be written?
Prior to commencement of the job.
What must the written plan include?
At least: each lead-emitting activity, means of compliance, technology considered, air monitoring data, an implementation schedule, a work practice program, any administrative control schedule, multi-contractor arrangements and other relevant information.
Who inspects under the program?
A competent person, through frequent and regular inspections of job sites, materials and equipment.
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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.