1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Training on How to Protect Yourself from Chemicals
Hazard communication training must cover the steps employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards. This includes the specific procedures the employer has put in place, such as work practices, emergency procedures and the personal protective equipment to be used.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 143 times in the last 3 years, in 143 inspections, with $342,195 in current penalties.
- 3 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: NY (16), OH (16), TX (14).
- Related part: 1910.1200(h) Employee information and training (6,641 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii) 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
(iii) The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; and, 143 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1200.
Injuries linked to this rule
3 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii).
At 4:30 p.m. on October 25, 2024, an employee was working on a crew with four other employees fueling a boat when an explosion occurred. The employee died from 3rd degree burns to his body and blunt force trauma to his head. Four otheremployees were…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 52 |
| 2025 | 49 |
| 2026 | 38 |
Top states: NY (16), OH (16), TX (14), PA (12), TN (10)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| HOSPITALITY RESTAURANT GROUP | BALDWINSVILLE, NY | $31,941 |
| BRISTOL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER, LLC | BRISTOL, PA | $16,550 |
| HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, INC. | BRISTOL, PA | $16,550 |
| LANGELOTH METALLURGICAL COMPANY | LANGELOTH, PA | $16,550 |
| WOODLAND PULP, LLC | BAILEYVILLE, ME | $16,550 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Applicability of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard for truck drivers hauling waste products that are exempt by EPA (2014-12-23)
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)(i) 61 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(2)(ii) 35 citations
- 1910.1200(h)(2)(i) 21 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must hazard communication training cover about protection?
The measures employees can take to protect themselves, including the employer's specific procedures.
What examples does the rule give?
Appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.
Is general information enough?
The training must include the specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from hazardous chemical exposure.
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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.