1910.1200(e)(2)(ii): Telling Other Employers About Precautions
In multi-employer workplaces, the employer's written hazard communication program must include the methods it will use to inform other employers of precautionary measures needed to protect employees during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1200(e)(2)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 16 times in the last 3 years, in 16 inspections, with $38,007 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (4), AK (3), OH (2).
- Related part: 1910.1200(e) Written hazard communication program (8,924 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(ii) is one requirement inside 1910.1200 Hazard communication, 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
(ii) The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s) of any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employees during the workplace's normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies; and, 16 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1200.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Top states: TN (4), AK (3), OH (2), CA (1), GA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| BASS ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC | CAMPBELL, OH | $16,550 |
| SK BATTERY AMERICA INC. | COMMERCE, GA | $12,676 |
| MYCON GENERAL CONTRACTORS | KNOXVILLE, TN | $6,200 |
| W R ALLEN & CO. INC. | NORWICH, CT | $2,581 |
| ROBERT E BUSH NAVAL HOSPITAL | TWENTYNINE PALMS MCB, CA | $0 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1200(e)(2)(ii), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1200(e)(2)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1200(e) Written hazard communication program 8,924 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(1) 8,801 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)(i) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the written program include for other employers?
The methods the employer will use to inform them of needed precautionary measures.
Does this cover emergencies?
Yes. It covers normal operating conditions and foreseeable emergencies.
Why does it matter?
Workers of other employers may be exposed to chemicals they did not bring on site.
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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.