1910.1026(i)(1): General
Key takeaways
- 1910.1026(i)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 7 times in the last 3 years, in 7 inspections, with $9,177 in current penalties.
- Related part: 1910.1026(i) Hygiene areas and practices (57 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1026(i)(1) ("General") 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) General. Where protective clothing and equipment is required, the employer shall provide change rooms in conformance with 29 CFR 1910.141. Where skin contact with chromium (VI) occurs, the employer shall provide washing facilities in conformance with 29 CFR 1910.141. Eating and drinking areas provided by the employer shall also be in conformance with § 1910.141. 7 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1026.
Where and how often it was cited
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1026(i) Hygiene areas and practices 57 citations
- 1910.1026(i)(4) Eating and drinking areas 24 citations
- 1910.1026(i)(5) Prohibited activities 16 citations
- 1910.1026(i)(4)(i) 16 citations
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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.