1926.62(l)(1)(ii): Lead Training for Exposed Workers
Employers must train each worker exposed to lead at or above the action level on any day, or exposed to lead compounds that may cause skin or eye irritation such as lead arsenate or lead azide. The employer must set up a training program and make sure workers take part.
Key takeaways
- 1926.62(l)(1)(ii) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 9 times in the last 3 years, in 9 inspections, with $22,706 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1926.62(l) Communication of hazards (48 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(ii) 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
(ii) The employer shall train each employee who is subject to exposure to lead at or above the action level on any day, or who is subject to exposure to lead compounds which may cause skin or eye irritation (e.g., lead arsenate, lead azide), in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program. 9 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.62.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1926.62(l)(1)(ii).
At 5:00 p.m. on February 16, 2024, Employee #1 was working for a highway/street construction contractor. Employee #1 was using a portable grinder to cut a hanger on a pipe attached to the bottom of the bridge. It appears that when the hanger was cut…
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.62(l)(1)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.62(l) Communication of hazards 48 citations
- 1926.62(l)(1) General 19 citations
- 1926.62(l)(3)(i) 17 citations
- 1926.62(l)(3) Access to information and training materials 17 citations
- 1926.62(l)(2) Training program 12 citations
- 1926.62(l)(1)(i) Hazard communication 10 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who must receive lead training?
Employees exposed to lead at or above the action level on any day, or to lead compounds that may cause skin or eye irritation.
Must workers attend the training?
Yes. The employer must ensure employee participation in the program.
What lead compounds are examples?
Lead arsenate and lead azide.
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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.