1910.1026(l)(2): Chromium (VI) Worker Training
Employers must make sure each employee can demonstrate knowledge of at least the contents of the chromium (VI) standard and the purpose and description of its medical surveillance program. Employers must also make a copy of the standard readily available to affected employees at no cost.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1026(l)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 56 times in the last 3 years, in 51 inspections, with $87,296 in current penalties.
- Most citations: WI (9), PA (8), IL (7).
- Related part: 1910.1026(l) Communication of chromium (VI) hazards to employees (173 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(2) ("Employee information and training") is one requirement inside 1910.1026 Chromium (VI), an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 4 sub-paragraphs. 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
(2) Employee information and training. 56 citations
(i) The employer shall ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of at least the following: Open (l)(2)(i) 38 citations
(A) The contents of this section; and 9 citations
(B) The purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (k) of this section. 1 citations
(ii) The employer shall make a copy of this section readily available without cost to all affected employees. 9 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 | 2 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Top states: WI (9), PA (8), IL (7), TN (6), CT (5)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY | ATKINS, VA | $13,765 |
| UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLC | ATKINS, VA | $13,415 |
| EVAPCO, INC. | GREENUP, IL | $8,842 |
| LOTUS BEVERAGE ALLIANCE | LINCOLN, NE | $8,276 |
| THE L.C. DOANE COMPANY | IVORYTON, CT | $7,260 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1026(l)(2), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1026(l)(2).
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)(1)(iii) 65 citations
- 1910.1026(l)(2)(i) 38 citations
- 1910.1026(l)(1)(ii) 14 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must workers know about chromium (VI)?
At least the contents of the standard and the purpose and description of the medical surveillance program.
Do workers have to show what they know?
Yes. Each employee must be able to demonstrate knowledge.
Can workers get a copy of the rule?
Yes. The employer must make a copy readily available without cost.
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.