1910.124(g)(2): Emergency Shower and Eyewash for Dip Tanks
Dipping or coating operations must have an emergency shower and eyewash station close by. Instead, a water hose at least 4 feet long and at least 3/4 inch thick with a quick-opening valve and a pressure of 25 psi or less may be used.
Key takeaways
- 1910.124(g)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 13 times in the last 3 years, in 13 inspections, with $24,825 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (3), MN (3), NM (2).
- Related part: 1910.124(g) (18 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.124(g)(2) is one requirement inside 1910.124 General requirements for dipping and coating operations, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). 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) An emergency shower and eye-wash station close to the dipping or coating operation. In place of this equipment, you may use a water hose that is at least 4 feet (1.22 m) long and at least 3⁄4 of an inch (18 mm) thick with a quick-opening valve and carrying a pressure of 25 pounds per square inch (1.62 k/cm2) or less; and 13 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.124.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: TN (3), MN (3), NM (2), MD (1), AR (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ROGERS FOAM CORPORATION | SANTA TERESA, NM | $5,249 |
| THE PULLMAN COMPANY, LLC | NAPOLEON, OH | $5,202 |
| 109200 - QP LLC DBA QUALITY PAINTING AND METAL FINISHING | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $3,000 |
| INDUSTRIAL METAL FINISHING, INC. | WALNUT RIDGE, AR | $2,765 |
| ABSOLUTE POWDER COATING LLC | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $2,235 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.124(g)(2), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.124(g)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.124(g) 18 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What emergency equipment is required near dipping operations?
An emergency shower and eye-wash station close to the dipping or coating operation.
Can a hose be used instead?
Yes, a hose at least 4 feet long and at least 3/4 inch thick with a quick-opening valve and pressure of 25 psi or less.
Where must the shower and eyewash be?
Close to the dipping or coating operation.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.124 (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 2026-10-22
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.