1910.107(d)(9): Air exhaust
Key takeaways
- 1910.107(d)(9) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 2 times in the last 3 years, in 2 inspections, with $0 in current penalties.
- Related part: 1910.107(d) Ventilation (60 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.107(d)(9) ("Air exhaust") is one requirement inside 1910.107 Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). 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
(9) Air exhaust. Air exhaust from spray operations shall not be directed so that it will contaminate makeup air being introduced into the spraying area or other ventilating intakes, nor directed so as to create a nuisance. Air exhausted from spray operations shall not be recirculated. 2 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.107.
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Hierarchy of controls for exposure to air contaminants (2002-06-24)
- Full compliance with NFPA 33-2000 may be considered a de minimus violation. (2001-09-17)
- Use of "Electronic Air Cleaners" for spray finishing operations. (1975-10-02)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.107(d) Ventilation 60 citations
- 1910.107(d)(2) General 25 citations
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.107 (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 2026-10-23
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.