1910.132(d)(2): Written certification of the PPE hazard assessment
The employer must prove the workplace PPE hazard assessment was done with a written certification. The certification must name the workplace evaluated, the person who certifies the evaluation was performed, and the date or dates of the assessment, and it must state that the document is a certification of hazard assessment.
Key takeaways
- 1910.132(d)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I).
- OSHA cited it 2,779 times in the last 3 years, in 2,778 inspections, with $1,177,311 in current penalties.
- 28 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: IL (433), MD (261), MI (232).
- Related part: 1910.132(d) Hazard assessment and equipment selection (4,647 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) is one requirement inside 1910.132 General requirements, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart I). 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) The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment. 2,779 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.132.
Injuries linked to this rule
28 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.132(d)(2).
At 12:30 a.m. on January 31, 2025, Employee #1 was working as a heavy equipmentoperator for an oil and gas support contractor. Employee #1 was performing maintenance on a centrifuge that was operating at a well drilling location. Employee #1 had removed one of the…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 145 |
| 2024 | 982 |
| 2025 | 968 |
| 2026 | 684 |
Top states: IL (433), MD (261), MI (232), PR (206), NC (154)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| MODS INTERNATIONAL INC. | APPLETON, WI | $25,353 |
| FERRELLGAS INC. | BLUE SPRINGS, MO | $25,352 |
| VISTA QUALITY MARKETS, LLC. | EL PASO, TX | $17,400 |
| AZTEC WELL SERVICING | BLANCO, NM | $16,554 |
| TETRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | GARDEN CITY, TX | $16,550 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Hazard assessments for PPE at disaster clean-up sites with multiple employers (2024-03-28)
- Training and PPE requirements for hospital staff that decontaminate victims/patients. (2002-12-02)
- Respiratory protection requirements for hospital staff decontaminating chemically contaminated patients. (2002-09-05)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.132(d) Hazard assessment and equipment selection 4,647 citations
- 1910.132(d)(1) 1,868 citations
- 1910.132(d)(1)(i) 297 citations
- 1910.132(d)(1)(iii) 24 citations
- 1910.132(d)(1)(ii) 14 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the PPE hazard assessment certification include?
The workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation was performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and a statement identifying the document as a certification of hazard assessment.
Is a verbal assessment enough?
No. The assessment must be verified through a written certification.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.132 (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.