1910.1200(e)(1): What a written HazCom program must include
Each workplace must develop, put in place and keep up a written hazard communication program. At a minimum it describes how labels, safety data sheets and training will be handled, and it includes a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present (named the same way as on their safety data sheets) and the methods used to tell employees about the hazards of non-routine tasks and of chemicals in unlabeled pipes in their work areas.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1200(e)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 8,801 times in the last 3 years, in 7,669 inspections, with $10,149,792 in current penalties.
- 64 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: MD (1,228), MI (743), TN (475).
- Related part: 1910.1200(e) Written hazard communication program (8,924 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) is one requirement inside 1910.1200 Hazard communication, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 2 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
(1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following: 8,801 citations
(i) A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas); and, Open (e)(1)(i) 1,658 citations
(ii) The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks (for example, the cleaning of reactor vessels), and the hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas. Open (e)(1)(ii) 42 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1200.
Injuries linked to this rule
64 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.1200(e)(1).
An employee was fabricating a part for an agricultural wagon using a drill presswhen it fell onto his head, causing multiple fatal injuries to the employee.
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 541 |
| 2024 | 3,201 |
| 2025 | 2,980 |
| 2026 | 2,079 |
Top states: MD (1,228), MI (743), TN (475), IL (472), CT (452)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SHREEM TULSA OPS, LLC. | TULSA, OK | $82,750 |
| CPX2023XT3633X0060 - ANTECH CORPORATION | TUCSON, AZ | $55,944 |
| GHM GIRI HOTEL MANAGEMENT | FREEPORT, ME | $33,480 |
| DEAN SAUSAGE COMPANY, INCORPORATED | ATTALLA, AL | $32,263 |
| ROAD CONTRACTOR CORP | MIDDLETOWN, DE | $30,422 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Whether written programs may be kept solely in an electronic format. (2008-09-16)
- Requirements of hazard communication standard for listing chemicals. (1992-12-22)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1200(e) Written hazard communication program 8,924 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) 1,658 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(2) Multi-employer workplaces 79 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii) 42 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(4) 37 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(2)(ii) 16 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(2)(i) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Can the chemical list be split by work area?
Yes. The list may cover the workplace as a whole or individual work areas.
What is a non-routine task?
A task outside normal work, such as cleaning a reactor vessel. Your program must say how employees will be told about its hazards.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 (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.