1910.1200(g)(11): Safety Data Sheets for Representatives and OSHA
Employers must also make safety data sheets readily available, on request, to designated representatives, the Assistant Secretary and the Director, following the requirements of 1910.1020(e).
Key takeaways
- 1910.1200(g)(11) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 22 times in the last 3 years, in 22 inspections, with $9,891 in current penalties.
- Most citations: VA (3), MD (3), NY (2).
- Related part: 1910.1200(g) Safety data sheets (4,329 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(11) 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
(11) Safety data sheets shall also be made readily available, upon request, to designated representatives, the Assistant Secretary, and the Director, in accordance with the requirements of § 1910.1020(e). 22 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 | 6 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Top states: VA (3), MD (3), NY (2), FL (2), KY (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATED HARDWOODS, LLC | TAMPA, FL | $3,973 |
| ROBERT GANTER CONTRACTORS, INC. | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $3,000 |
| 67464 - DG DISTRIBUTION MIDWEST LLC | WALTON, KY | $2,625 |
| RIGGINS COMPANY, L.C. | HAMPTON, VA | $293 |
| MTA NYCT JAMAICA MAINTENANCE SHOP | FOREST HILLS, NY | $0 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1200(g)(11), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1200(g)(11).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1200(g) Safety data sheets 4,329 citations
- 1910.1200(g)(8) 2,478 citations
- 1910.1200(g)(1) 1,780 citations
- 1910.1200(g)(10) 18 citations
- 1910.1200(g)(2) 16 citations
- 1910.1200(g)(9) 6 citations
- 1910.1200(g)(5) 4 citations
- 1910.1200(g)(7) 3 citations
- 1910.1200(g)(2)(ii) 2 citations
- 1910.1200(g)(6) 2 citations
- 1910.1200(g)(2)(i) 1 citations
- 1910.1200(g)(2)(iii) 1 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who else can request safety data sheets?
Designated representatives, the Assistant Secretary and the Director.
What rules govern this access?
The requirements of 1910.1020(e).
How available must they be?
Readily available, upon request.
About this page
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.