1910.1025(g)(1): Provide Lead Protective Clothing
Employers must provide, at no cost, and make sure employees use appropriate protective work clothing and equipment when employees are exposed to lead above the PEL, without regard to respirators, or where skin or eye irritation is possible. Examples include coveralls, gloves, hats, shoes or shoe covers, and face shields or vented goggles.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1025(g)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 15 times in the last 3 years, in 15 inspections, with $35,545 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (3), MI (2), WI (2).
- Related part: 1910.1025(g) Protective work clothing and equipment (35 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(1) ("Provision and use") is one requirement inside 1910.1025 Lead, 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) Provision and use. If an employee is exposed to lead above the PEL, without regard to the use of respirators or where the possibility of skin or eye irritation exists, the employer shall provide at no cost to the employee and assure that the employee uses appropriate protective work clothing and equipment such as, but not limited to: 15 citations
(i) Coveralls or similar full-body work clothing;
(ii) Gloves, hats, and shoes or disposable shoe coverlets; and 1 citations
(iii) Face shields, vented goggles, or other appropriate protective equipment which complies with § 1910.133 of this Part.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1025.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: TN (3), MI (2), WI (2), NJ (1), CT (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SHOOTERS WORLD, LLC | TAMPA, FL | $11,585 |
| CTS CORPORATION | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $9,562 |
| HEARING PROTECTION LLC | WATERTOWN, WI | $4,635 |
| FRASER SHIPYARDS, LLC. | SUPERIOR, WI | $4,171 |
| CURTIS LUMBER CO., INC. | BURLINGTON, VT | $3,172 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1025(g)(1), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1025(g)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1025(g) Protective work clothing and equipment 35 citations
- 1910.1025(g)(2) Cleaning and replacement 20 citations
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Frequently asked questions
When must lead protective clothing be provided?
When an employee is exposed to lead above the PEL, without regard to respirators, or where the possibility of skin or eye irritation exists.
Who pays for it?
The employer, at no cost to the employee.
What items are listed?
Coveralls or similar full-body clothing; gloves, hats, and shoes or disposable shoe coverlets; and face shields, vented goggles, or other protective equipment meeting 1910.133.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1025 (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 2026-10-21
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.