1910.1026(l)(1)(iii): Chromium (VI) Hazard Communication
Employers must include chromium (VI) in their hazard communication program under 1910.1200. Each employee must have access to labels on chromium (VI) containers and to safety data sheets, and must be trained under the HCS and paragraph (l)(2) of this section.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 65 times in the last 3 years, in 65 inspections, with $91,252 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (8), WI (7), TN (7).
- Related part: 1910.1026(l) Communication of chromium (VI) hazards to employees (173 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii) 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
(iii) Employers shall include chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (§ 1910.1200). Employers shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of chromium (VI) and to safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (l)(2) of this section. 65 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1026.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Top states: MI (8), WI (7), TN (7), PA (5), IL (5)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| KEWAUNEE FABRICATIONS, L.L.C. | KEWAUNEE, WI | $13,005 |
| BLUE ORIGIN, LLC | MERRITT ISLAND, FL | $11,823 |
| SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS, INC. | ATLANTA, GA | $6,452 |
| E-ONE, INC. | HAMBURG, NY | $5,320 |
| WINKLE INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED | ALLIANCE, OH | $5,244 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1026(l) Communication of chromium (VI) hazards to employees 173 citations
- 1910.1026(l)(1) Hazard communication—general 117 citations
- 1910.1026(l)(2) Employee information and training 56 citations
- 1910.1026(l)(2)(i) 38 citations
- 1910.1026(l)(1)(ii) 14 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Must chromium (VI) be in the hazard communication program?
Yes. Employers shall include chromium (VI) in the program established to comply with 1910.1200.
What must employees have access to?
Labels on containers of chromium (VI) and safety data sheets.
What training is required?
Training in accordance with the HCS and paragraph (l)(2) of 1910.1026.
About this page
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.