1926.1101(h)(2)(i): Asbestos Respiratory Protection Program
Employers must implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 1910.134 (b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)) and (f) through (m) that covers each employee required by the asbestos standard to use a respirator.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1101(h)(2)(i) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 80 times in the last 3 years, in 80 inspections, with $83,501 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (59), IL (2), NC (2).
- Related part: 1926.1101(h) Respiratory protection (204 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(2)(i) is one requirement inside 1926.1101 Asbestos, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart Z). 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
(i) The employer must implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with § 1910.134 (b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m), which covers each employee required by this section to use a respirator. 80 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1101.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 32 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Top states: MI (59), IL (2), NC (2), CO (2), OR (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ACE EXCAVATING & GRAVEL INC. | KALAMAZOO, MI | $10,000 |
| TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC | MARSHALL, MI | $10,000 |
| RIGHTWAY REMEDIATION LLC | FLINT, MI | $7,000 |
| EMSL MANAGEMENT, LLC | MELBOURNE, FL | $6,620 |
| MID-MICHIGAN MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. | OKEMOS, MI | $6,000 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1101(h)(2)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1101(h) Respiratory protection 204 citations
- 1926.1101(h)(2) Respirator program 80 citations
- 1926.1101(h)(1) General 76 citations
- 1926.1101(h)(3) Respirator selection 48 citations
- 1926.1101(h)(3)(iv) 27 citations
- 1926.1101(h)(3)(iv)(A) 16 citations
- 1926.1101(h)(3)(iii) 13 citations
- 1926.1101(h)(3)(iii)(A) 12 citations
- 1926.1101(h)(3)(i) 8 citations
- 1926.1101(h)(3)(i)(A) 8 citations
- 1926.1101(h)(2)(ii)
- 1926.1101(h)(3)(i)(B)
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Frequently asked questions
Who must be covered by the program?
Each employee required by 1926.1101 to use a respirator.
Which parts of 1910.134 apply?
Paragraphs (b) through (d), except (d)(1)(iii), and (f) through (m).
Is just handing out respirators enough?
No. The employer must implement a respiratory protection program.
About this page
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 2026-10-23
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.