1910.1450(f): Lab Chemical Training and Information
Laboratory employers must give employees information and training on the hazards of chemicals in their work area when first assigned and before new exposure situations. Employees must be told about the standard, the Chemical Hygiene Plan, exposure limits, signs and symptoms of exposure, and reference materials like safety data sheets, and trained on detecting chemical releases, the hazards, and how to protect themselves.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1450(f) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 54 times in the last 3 years, in 50 inspections, with $63,013 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: CT (12), TN (6), NY (5).
- Related part: 1910.1450(f)(1) (23 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1450(f) ("Employee information and training") is one requirement inside 1910.1450 Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 14 sub-paragraphs. 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
(f) Employee information and training. 54 citations
(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. Open (f)(1) 23 citations
(2) Such information shall be provided at the time of an employee's initial assignment to a work area where hazardous chemicals are present and prior to assignments involving new exposure situations. The frequency of refresher information and training shall be determined by the employer. 7 citations
(3) Information. Employees shall be informed of: 2 citations
(i) The contents of this standard and its appendices which shall be made available to employees; 1 citations
(ii) The location and availability of the employer's Chemical Hygiene Plan;
(iii) The permissible exposure limits for OSHA regulated substances or recommended exposure limits for other hazardous chemicals where there is no applicable OSHA standard;
(iv) Signs and symptoms associated with exposures to hazardous chemicals used in the laboratory; and
(v) The location and availability of known reference material on the hazards, safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals found in the laboratory including, but not limited to, safety data sheets received from the chemical supplier. 1 citations
(4) Training. Open (f)(4) 22 citations
(i) Employee training shall include: 9 citations
(A) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.);
(B) The physical and health hazards of chemicals in the work area; and
(C) 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. 5 citations
(ii) The employee shall be trained on the applicable details of the employer's written Chemical Hygiene Plan. Open (f)(4)(ii) 13 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).
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 | 7 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Top states: CT (12), TN (6), NY (5), ME (4), TX (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ROGERS CORPORATION | KILLINGLY, CT | $8,038 |
| TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON - WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT | HAMILTON, NJ | $7,000 |
| TRENTON WATER WORKS | TRENTON, NJ | $7,000 |
| SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS, INC. | ATLANTA, GA | $6,452 |
| MIXLAB, INC. | NEW YORK, NY | $6,384 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1450(f).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1450(f)(1) 23 citations
- 1910.1450(f)(4) Training 22 citations
- 1910.1450(f)(4)(ii) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
When must lab workers be trained?
At initial assignment to a work area where hazardous chemicals are present and before assignments involving new exposure situations.
Who decides how often refresher training happens?
The employer determines the frequency of refresher information and training.
What must workers be told about?
The standard, the Chemical Hygiene Plan's location, exposure limits, signs and symptoms of exposure, and reference materials such as safety data sheets.
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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.