1910.1025(l)(1)(ii): Lead Training Program Participation
Employers must train each employee exposed to lead at or above the action level, or who may have skin or eye irritation, under the lead standard's requirements. Employers must set up a training program and make sure employees take part.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1025(l)(1)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 26 times in the last 3 years, in 26 inspections, with $54,495 in current penalties.
- Most citations: PA (4), MI (3), NY (3).
- Related part: 1910.1025(l) Employee information and training (196 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(ii) 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
(ii) The employer shall train each employee who is subject to exposure to lead at or above the action level, or for whom the possibility of skin or eye irritation exists, in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program. 26 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1025.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Top states: PA (4), MI (3), NY (3), VA (3), FL (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - EASTON | EASTON, PA | $14,798 |
| AMDEP HOLDINGS LLC | KISSIMMEE, FL | $9,268 |
| 160120 - POWERLAB, INC. | WINSTON SALEM, NC | $6,620 |
| CALEDONIA DIESEL LLC | CALEDONIA, NY | $5,959 |
| DW NATIONAL STANDARD NILES LLC | NILES, MI | $3,500 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1025(l)(1)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1025(l) Employee information and training 196 citations
- 1910.1025(l)(1) Training program 184 citations
- 1910.1025(l)(1)(i) 139 citations
- 1910.1025(l)(2) Access to information and training materials 12 citations
- 1910.1025(l)(2)(i) 11 citations
- 1910.1025(l)(1)(iv) 10 citations
- 1910.1025(l)(1)(iii) 2 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who must receive lead training?
Each employee exposed at or above the action level, or for whom skin or eye irritation is possible.
Is attendance optional?
No. The employer must ensure employee participation.
Who sets up the program?
The employer must institute the training program.
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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 2026-10-20
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.