1926.1101(k)(1)(ii): Asbestos in Hazard Communication
Employers must include asbestos in their Hazard Communication program, make sure each employee has access to labels on asbestos containers and safety data sheets, and train employees under the HCS and paragraphs (k)(9) and (10). Information must cover at least cancer and lung effects.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1101(k)(1)(ii) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 18 times in the last 3 years, in 18 inspections, with $20,830 in current penalties.
- Most citations: IL (3), VA (3), AK (2).
- Related part: 1926.1101(k) Communication of hazards (631 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(1)(ii) 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
(ii) The employer shall include asbestos in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (§ 1910.1200). The employer shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of asbestos and safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraphs (k)(9) and (10) of this section. The employer shall provide information on at least the following hazards: Cancer and lung effects. 18 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 | 9 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: IL (3), VA (3), AK (2), IN (2), MD (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| WIL-SURGE ELECTRIC, INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $7,904 |
| JM ROMICH ENTERPRISES, INC | GREECE, NY | $5,250 |
| SANDOVAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC. | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $2,600 |
| CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | GLEN ELLYN, IL | $2,400 |
| G & A CONSTRUCTION | ELYSBURG, PA | $1,800 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1926.1101(k)(1)(ii), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1101(k)(1)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1101(k) Communication of hazards 631 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(3) 269 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(9) Employee Information and Training 160 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(3)(i) 144 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(3)(ii) 124 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(2) Duties of building and facility owners 121 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(9)(i) 105 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(2)(ii) 64 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(2)(i) 57 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(5) 31 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(9)(iv) 28 citations
- 1926.1101(k)(9)(iv)(A) 26 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Must asbestos be in the HazCom program?
Yes. Employers must include asbestos in the program established under the Hazard Communication Standard.
What hazards must be covered?
At least cancer and lung effects.
What must employees have access to?
Labels on containers of asbestos and safety data sheets.
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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.