1926.1101(g)(7): Controls for Class II Asbestos Work
All Class II asbestos work must be supervised by a competent person and follow the work practices in paragraph (g)(1)(i) through (iii). For indoor Class II jobs without a negative exposure assessment, where changed conditions show possible exposure above the PEL, or where ACM is not removed substantially intact, employers must use critical barriers or another verified isolation method, plus impermeable dropcloths beneath removal work.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1101(g)(7) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 40 times in the last 3 years, in 29 inspections, with $72,660 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (9), VA (7), MA (5).
- Related part: 1926.1101(g) Methods of compliance (297 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(7) ("Work practices and engineering controls for Class II work") is one requirement inside 1926.1101 Asbestos, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart Z). It includes 7 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
(7) Work practices and engineering controls for Class II work. 40 citations
(i) All Class II work shall be supervised by a competent person as defined in paragraph (b) of this section. Open (g)(7)(i) 25 citations
(ii) For all indoor Class II jobs, where the employer has not produced a negative exposure assessment pursuant to paragraph (f)(2)(iii) of this section, or where during the job, changed conditions indicate there may be exposure above the PEL or where the employer does not remove the ACM in a substantially intact state, the employer shall use one of the following methods to ensure that airborne asbestos does not migrate from the regulated area; Open (g)(7)(ii) 10 citations
(A) Critical barriers shall be placed over all openings to the regulated area; or, 1 citations
(B) The employer shall use another barrier or isolation method which prevents the migration of airborne asbestos from the regulated area, as verified by perimeter area monitoring or clearance monitoring which meets the criteria set out in paragraph (g)(4)(ii)(B) of this section. 2 citations
(C) Impermeable dropcloths shall be placed on surfaces beneath all removal activity; 1 citations
(iii) [Reserved]
(iv) All Class II asbestos work shall be performed using the work practices and requirements set out above in paragraph (g)(1) (i) through (g)(1)(iii) of this section. 5 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1101.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 18 |
Top states: OR (9), VA (7), MA (5), IL (5), NY (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ACCOLADE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTING, CORP. | BOSTON, MA | $33,103 |
| MASSACHUSETTS MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART | NORTH ADAMS, MA | $8,713 |
| JM ROMICH ENTERPRISES, INC | GREECE, NY | $5,250 |
| FINCHUM SPORTS FLOORS L.L.C. | ABINGDON, VA | $4,762 |
| JBS PREPARED FOODS | SOUTH BEND, IN | $4,000 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Drywall replacement after removing water damaged asbestos-containing materials (ACM) (2026-05-07)
- Asbestos standards applicable to disaster remediation of a home structure (2024-11-14)
- Engineering controls for removal of asbestos-containing construction mastic (Class II work operations). (2005-08-03)
- Construction industry asbestos standard definition of "regulated area" and requirements for work involving materials of <1% asbestos for demolition and sheetrock projects. (2005-02-01)
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1101(g) Methods of compliance 297 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(1) 105 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(8) Additional Controls for Class II work 71 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(5) Specific control methods for Class I work 29 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(8)(i) 28 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(7)(i) 25 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(8)(ii) 18 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(1)(ii) 16 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(4) Class I Requirements 15 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(5)(i) 15 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(8)(iii) 15 citations
- 1926.1101(g)(1)(iii) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who must supervise Class II asbestos work?
A competent person as defined in 1926.1101(b).
When are barriers required for indoor Class II jobs?
When there is no negative exposure assessment, when changed conditions indicate possible exposure above the PEL, or when ACM is not removed in a substantially intact state.
What goes under the removal work?
Impermeable dropcloths must be placed on surfaces beneath all removal activity.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1101 (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.