1926.1101(k)(3)(ii)(B): Asbestos Notice to Workers and Nearby Employers
Employers must give the required asbestos information to the employees who will do the work and to the employers of people who work, or will work, in nearby areas.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1101(k)(3)(ii)(B) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 15 times in the last 3 years, in 15 inspections, with $102,409 in current penalties.
- Most citations: IL (3), NY (3), MA (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)(3)(ii)(B) 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
(B) Employees who will perform such work and employers of employees who work and/or will be working in adjacent areas. 15 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 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: IL (3), NY (3), MA (2), MD (2), TN (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| K.L.F. ENTERPRISES, INC. | WAUKEGAN, IL | $37,716 |
| UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE | NORWOOD, MA | $35,000 |
| STEVE GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. | ROCHESTER, NY | $10,000 |
| TROY BOILER WORKS, INC. | GERMANTOWN, NY | $7,904 |
| SEPTON DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC | RENO, NV | $4,839 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1101(k)(3)(ii)(B).
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
Who must be told about the asbestos work?
The employees who will do the work, and the employers of employees who work or will work in adjacent areas.
Does this cover other contractors next to the work?
Yes. Employers of workers in adjacent areas must also be informed.
Is this only for the asbestos crew?
No. It also reaches employers whose people work in nearby areas.
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 2026-10-20
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.