1910.1200(e)(4): Access to the Written HazCom Program
Employers must make the written hazard communication program available, upon request, to employees, their designated representatives, the Assistant Secretary and the Director, following 1910.1020(e).
Key takeaways
- 1910.1200(e)(4) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 37 times in the last 3 years, in 37 inspections, with $19,638 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OK (5), MD (5), KY (4).
- 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)(4) 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
(4) The employer shall make the written hazard communication program available, upon request, to employees, their designated representatives, the Assistant Secretary and the Director, in accordance with the requirements of § 1910.1020(e). 37 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 | 6 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Top states: OK (5), MD (5), KY (4), CT (3), TN (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| KAT INDUSTRIES, INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $6,951 |
| CARROLS CORPORATION | CORDOVA, TN | $2,450 |
| ROTO SERVICE INC. | TALLMADGE, OH | $2,128 |
| JOE CAPASSO MASON ENTERPRISES, INC. | PROVIDENCE, RI | $2,000 |
| LINEAGE LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC | ARLINGTON, TN | $2,000 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1200(e)(4), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
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)(2)(ii) 16 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(2)(i) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Can I see my employer's written HazCom program?
Yes. It must be made available upon request to employees and their designated representatives.
Who else can request it?
The Assistant Secretary and the Director.
What rule governs how access is provided?
The requirements of 1910.1020(e).
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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.