1910.119(j)(6)(ii): OSHA rule
Key takeaways
- 1910.119(j)(6)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 7 times in the last 3 years, in 7 inspections, with $32,351 in current penalties.
- Related part: 1910.119(j) Mechanical integrity (227 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(6)(ii) 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
(ii) Appropriate checks and inspections shall be performed to assure that equipment is installed properly and consistent with design specifications and the manufacturer's instructions. 7 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.119.
Where and how often it was cited
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.119(j)(6)(ii), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
- PSM compliance for ammonia refrigeration systems. (2006-07-12)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.119(j) Mechanical integrity 227 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4) Inspection and testing 96 citations
- 1910.119(j)(2) Written procedures 72 citations
- 1910.119(j)(5) Equipment deficiencies 35 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4)(i) 29 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4)(iii) 27 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4)(iv) 20 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4)(ii) 17 citations
- 1910.119(j)(3) Training for process maintenance activities 13 citations
- 1910.119(j)(6) Quality assurance 8 citations
- 1910.119(j)(1) Application 3 citations
- 1910.119(j)(6)(i)
Get your crew competent
Trainers on Black Belt Safety: Marc Harvey, Dana Reyes
Trainers and suppliers: feature your business on this rule for $25/month.
About this page
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.