1910.1001(j)(1): Asbestos Hazard Communication
Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers must follow the Hazard Communication Standard for asbestos, addressing at least cancer and lung effects. Employers must include asbestos in their HazCom program, give employees access to labels and safety data sheets, and train them under HCS and paragraph (j)(7).
Key takeaways
- 1910.1001(j)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 14 times in the last 3 years, in 14 inspections, with $28,775 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (2), AK (2), MI (2).
- Related part: 1910.1001(j) Communication of hazards to employees—Introduction (467 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(1) ("Hazard communication—general") is one requirement inside 1910.1001 Asbestos, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 3 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
(1) Hazard communication—general. 14 citations
(i) Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers shall comply with all requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (§ 1910.1200) for asbestos. 3 citations
(ii) In classifying the hazards of asbestos at least the following hazards are to be addressed: Cancer and lung effects.
(iii) Employers shall include asbestos in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (§ 1910.1200). Employers shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of asbestos and to safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (j)(7) of this section. 9 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1001.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: OR (2), AK (2), MI (2), MA (2), IL (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL ASSOCIATES CLINIC, P.C. | DUBUQUE, IA | $10,641 |
| HACKENSACK POLICE DEPARTMENT | HACKENSACK, NJ | $7,000 |
| GREEN COLLAR, LLC | SOUTH HADLEY, MA | $5,647 |
| SOUTHCOAST PLATING, INC. | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $3,687 |
| STORE OPENING SOLUTIONS, LLC | MURFREESBORO, TN | $1,800 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1001(j)(1), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
- Duty of building owners to determine the presence, location, and quantity of ACM and PACM. (1999-11-17)
- Asbestos: notification requirements and exposure monitoring. (1999-05-19)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1001(j) Communication of hazards to employees—Introduction 467 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(3) Duties of employers and building and facility owners 265 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(3)(i) 197 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(7) Employee information and training 133 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv) 125 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(3)(iii) 64 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(5) Warning labels 31 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(5)(i) Labeling 30 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(4) Warning signs 20 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(4)(iv) 11 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(6)(i) 1 citations
- 1910.1001(j)(6) 1 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What hazards must be addressed for asbestos?
At least cancer and lung effects.
Does asbestos go in the HazCom program?
Yes. Employers must include asbestos in their hazard communication program.
What must employees have access to?
Labels on containers of asbestos and safety data sheets.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1001 (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.