1910.1200(e)(2): Hazard Communication at Multi-Employer Workplaces
Employers who produce, use or store hazardous chemicals where other employers' workers may be exposed must include in their hazard communication program how they will give other employers on-site access to safety data sheets. The program must also say how they will tell other employers about needed precautions and about the workplace labeling system.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1200(e)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 79 times in the last 3 years, in 69 inspections, with $209,699 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (17), TN (9), OH (7).
- 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)(2) ("Multi-employer workplaces") is one requirement inside 1910.1200 Hazard communication, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 3 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
(2) Multi-employer workplaces. Employers who produce, use, or store hazardous chemicals at a workplace in such a way that the employees of other employer(s) may be exposed (for example, employees of a construction contractor working on-site) shall additionally ensure that the hazard communication programs developed and implemented under this paragraph (e) include the following: 79 citations
(i) The methods the employer will use to provide the other employer(s) on-site access to safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical the other employer(s)' employees may be exposed to while working; Open (e)(2)(i) 13 citations
(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, Open (e)(2)(ii) 16 citations
(iii) The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s) of the labeling system used in the workplace. 2 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 | 5 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 30 |
Top states: MI (17), TN (9), OH (7), AK (7), NY (5)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| FLORIM USA, INC. | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $50,000 |
| PROSPECT RANCH LLC | KEENESBURG, CO | $16,550 |
| BASS ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC | CAMPBELL, OH | $16,550 |
| GWR WEBSTER LLC | WEBSTER, TX | $14,187 |
| CACIQUE FOODS LLC | AMARILLO, TX | $14,187 |
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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)(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
When does this rule apply?
When an employer's hazardous chemicals could expose employees of other employers, such as a construction contractor working on-site.
What must the program explain?
How the employer will give other employers on-site access to SDSs, inform them of precautionary measures, and inform them of the labeling system.
Does it cover emergencies?
Yes. Precautionary measures must cover normal operating conditions and foreseeable emergencies.
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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.