1910.119(g)(2): PSM Refresher Training
Employers covered by process safety management must give refresher training at least every three years, and more often if necessary, to each employee involved in operating a process so they understand and follow current operating procedures. The employer must decide the appropriate frequency in consultation with the employees operating the process.
Key takeaways
- 1910.119(g)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 11 times in the last 3 years, in 10 inspections, with $59,707 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TX (4), PA (1), AR (1).
- Related part: 1910.119(g) Training (59 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.119(g)(2) ("Refresher training") is one requirement inside 1910.119 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals, 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
(2) Refresher training. Refresher training shall be provided at least every three years, and more often if necessary, to each employee involved in operating a process to assure that the employee understands and adheres to the current operating procedures of the process. The employer, in consultation with the employees involved in operating the process, shall determine the appropriate frequency of refresher training. 11 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.119.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: TX (4), PA (1), AR (1), IL (1), VA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ALBEMARLE CORPORATION | MAGNOLIA, AR | $13,711 |
| CUISINE SOLUTIONS INC. | STERLING, VA | $12,135 |
| LINEAGE LOGISTICS, LLC | MCALLEN, TX | $10,404 |
| THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY | GARLAND, TX | $9,679 |
| BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC. | MATTOON, IL | $6,044 |
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A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.119(g)(2), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.119(g)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.119(g) Training 59 citations
- 1910.119(g)(1) Initial training 27 citations
- 1910.119(g)(1)(i) 26 citations
- 1910.119(g)(3) Training documentation 21 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How often is PSM refresher training required?
At least every three years, and more often if necessary.
Who gets refresher training?
Each employee involved in operating a process.
Who decides the refresher frequency?
The employer, in consultation with the employees involved in operating the process.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.119 (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 2026-10-21
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.