1910.1200(h)(2)(ii): Training on Chemicals in Your Work Area
Hazard communication training must inform employees of any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1200(h)(2)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 35 times in the last 3 years, in 35 inspections, with $29,595 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (6), TX (6), VA (3).
- Related part: 1910.1200(h) Employee information and training (6,641 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(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) Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present; and, 35 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1200.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Top states: TN (6), TX (6), VA (3), NY (3), OH (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| DARTMOUTH COLLEGE | HANOVER, NH | $9,458 |
| GREAT LAKES TANK & VESSEL LLC | LODI, OH | $4,839 |
| STEUBEN FOODS INCORPORATED | ELMA, NY | $4,600 |
| CARRY-ON TRAILER, INC. | LAVONIA, GA | $4,148 |
| CALIBER HOLDINGS LLC | WHITE HOUSE, TN | $3,200 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1200(h)(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(h)(2)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1200(h) Employee information and training 6,641 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(1) 5,521 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(3) Training 815 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(2) Information 272 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv) 195 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii) 173 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii) 157 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii) 143 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) 61 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(2)(i) 21 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must HazCom training tell me about my work area?
Any operations in your work area where hazardous chemicals are present.
Is this part of training or information?
It is part of the information employees must be given under 1910.1200(h)(2).
Does it cover all hazardous chemicals?
It covers any operations in the work area where hazardous chemicals are present.
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.