1910.1026(h)(1): Chromium (VI) Protective Clothing
Where a hazard from skin or eye contact with chromium (VI) is present or likely, employers must provide appropriate protective clothing and equipment at no cost and make sure employees use it.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1026(h)(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 $16,895 in current penalties.
- Most citations: GA (2), TN (2), MI (2).
- Related part: 1910.1026(h) Protective work clothing and equipment (30 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1026(h)(1) ("Provision and use") is one requirement inside 1910.1026 Chromium (VI), 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
(1) Provision and use. Where a hazard is present or is likely to be present from skin or eye contact with chromium (VI), the employer shall provide appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment at no cost to employees, and shall ensure that employees use such clothing and equipment. 14 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1026.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: GA (2), TN (2), MI (2), OK (1), ID (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| PRECISION PROTECTIVE COATINGS | SAVANNAH, GA | $5,646 |
| EN-CHRO PLATING, LLC | MELROSE PARK, IL | $4,000 |
| 67845 - LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | LEXINGTON, KY | $3,250 |
| LMI FINISHING, INC. | CATOOSA, OK | $2,296 |
| ANODICS, INC. | FORT WORTH, TX | $1,703 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Clarification of the Chromium (VI) Standard - Change Rooms and Hygiene Practices. (2011-09-02)
- Assessing hazardous skin or eye exposure to hexavalent chromium for providing appropriate personal protective equipment. (2007-02-22)
- Wearing short-sleeved shirts while performing a thermal spray operation with exposure to hexavalent chromium fumes. (2007-01-25)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1026(h) Protective work clothing and equipment 30 citations
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Frequently asked questions
When is protective clothing required for chromium (VI)?
Where a hazard is present or likely to be present from skin or eye contact.
Who pays for it?
The employer provides it at no cost to employees.
Is wearing it optional?
No. The employer must ensure employees use it.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1026 (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.