1910.1450(f)(1): Lab Chemical Hazard Training
Employers must give laboratory employees information and training so they know the hazards of chemicals present in their work area.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1450(f)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 23 times in the last 3 years, in 23 inspections, with $11,882 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: CT (9), TN (2), NY (2).
- Related part: 1910.1450(f) Employee information and training (54 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(1) is one requirement inside 1910.1450 Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories, 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
(1) The employer shall provide employees with information and training to ensure that they are apprised of the hazards of chemicals present in their work area. 23 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1450.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.1450(f)(1).
At 4:00 a.m. on September 14, 2024, Employee #1 was performing routine janitorial duties, including cleaning bathrooms, removing trash, and cleaning floors. The employee began the shift feeling unwell with a headache and upset stomach. As the day progressed, the symptoms worsened, and the employee…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: CT (9), TN (2), NY (2), GA (1), OH (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS, INC. | ATLANTA, GA | $6,452 |
| CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY OF MIAMI, LLC | MIAMI, FL | $3,178 |
| MANLEY GAS TESTING INC | ODESSA, TX | $1,244 |
| 110175 - AGVISE LABORATORIES INC | BENSON, MN | $720 |
| CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEW BRITAIN | NEW BRITAIN, CT | $288 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1450(f)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1450(f) Employee information and training 54 citations
- 1910.1450(f)(4) Training 22 citations
- 1910.1450(f)(4)(ii) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must lab employees be trained on?
The hazards of chemicals present in their work area.
Who must provide the training?
The employer.
Is information enough without training?
The rule requires both information and training.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1450 (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.