1910.1025(i)(3)(i): Shower After Lead Exposure
Employers must make sure employees who work where their airborne lead exposure is above the PEL, without regard to respirator use, shower at the end of the work shift.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1025(i)(3)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 16 times in the last 3 years, in 16 inspections, with $40,081 in current penalties.
- Most citations: WI (4), MI (3), TN (2).
- Related part: 1910.1025(i) Hygiene facilities and practices (58 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(3)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.1025 Lead, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). 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) The employer shall assure that employees who work in areas where their airborne exposure to lead is above the PEL, without regard to the use of respirators, shower at the end of the work shift. 16 citations
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 | 8 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: WI (4), MI (3), TN (2), KY (1), PA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | JANESVILLE, WI | $16,131 |
| VOESTALPINE PRECISION STRIP WI., INC | PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI | $5,818 |
| LONG SHOT PISTOL & RIFLE, LLC | SECAUCUS, NJ | $5,000 |
| FRASER SHIPYARDS, LLC. | SUPERIOR, WI | $4,171 |
| JJ METAL SERVICES INC | HALLANDALE BEACH, FL | $2,979 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1025(i) Hygiene facilities and practices 58 citations
- 1910.1025(i)(3) Showers 28 citations
- 1910.1025(i)(2) Change rooms 16 citations
- 1910.1025(i)(2)(i) 14 citations
- 1910.1025(i)(4) Lunchrooms 11 citations
- 1910.1025(i)(4)(iv) 6 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who must shower at the end of the shift?
Employees who work in areas where airborne lead exposure is above the PEL, without regard to the use of respirators.
When must they shower?
At the end of the work shift.
Does wearing a respirator change this?
No. Exposure is judged without regard to the use of respirators.
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.