1910.1052(l)(1): Methylene Chloride Training at Initial Assignment
Employers must provide information and training to each affected employee before or at the time of initial assignment to a job with potential exposure to methylene chloride (MC).
Key takeaways
- 1910.1052(l)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 38 times in the last 3 years, in 38 inspections, with $41,059 in current penalties.
- Most citations: PA (6), MN (5), WI (4).
- Related part: 1910.1052(l) Employee information and training (49 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(1) is one requirement inside 1910.1052 Methylene chloride, 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) The employer shall provide information and training for each affected employee prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to MC. 38 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1052.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Top states: PA (6), MN (5), WI (4), MD (3), TN (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| FORBO FLOORING INC | HAZLETON, PA | $10,600 |
| NOW HEALTH GROUP, INC | BLOOMINGDALE, IL | $6,857 |
| DESIGNER T'S | BROOKLAWN, NJ | $4,700 |
| CTH VENTURES, LLC | YEAGERTOWN, PA | $3,349 |
| NAILISM CORP. | MOONACHIE, NJ | $3,226 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1052(l)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1052(l) Employee information and training 49 citations
- 1910.1052(l)(3) 10 citations
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Frequently asked questions
When must methylene chloride training be given?
Prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to MC.
Who must be trained?
Each affected employee.
Is this only training?
The employer must provide both information and training.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1052 (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.