1926.1127(m)(4): Cadmium Training for Exposed Workers
Employers must train every employee who may be exposed to cadmium, make sure they take part, and keep a record of what the training covers. Training happens at or before first assignment and at least annually, must be understandable, and covers health hazards, where cadmium is used, controls, self-protection, respirators and clothing, medical surveillance, the standard itself, and record access rights.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1127(m)(4) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 15 times in the last 3 years, in 11 inspections, with $185 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (13), OR (1), WI (1).
- Related part: 1926.1127(m) Communication of cadmium hazards to employees (17 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1127(m)(4) ("Employee information and training") is one requirement inside 1926.1127 Cadmium, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart Z). 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
(4) Employee information and training. 15 citations
(i) The employer shall train each employee who is potentially exposed to cadmium in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program, ensure employee participation in the program, and maintain a record of the contents of the training program. 9 citations
(ii) Training shall be provided prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to cadmium and at least annually thereafter. 1 citations
(iii) The employer shall make the training program understandable to the employee and shall assure that each employee is informed of the following: 1 citations
(A) The health hazards associated with cadmium exposure, with special attention to the information incorporated in appendix A to this section;
(B) The quantity, location, manner of use, release, and storage of cadmium in the workplace and the specific nature of operations that could result in exposure to cadmium, especially exposures above the PEL;
(C) The engineering controls and work practices associated with the employee's job assignment;
(D) The measures employees can take to protect themselves from exposure to cadmium, including modification of such habits as smoking and personal hygiene, and specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to cadmium such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and the provision of personal protective equipment;
(E) The purpose, proper selection, fitting, proper use, and limitations of respirators and protective clothing;
(F) The purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (l) of this section;
(G) The contents of this section and its appendices, and, 1 citations
(H) The employee's rights of access to records under § 1926.33(g) (1) and (2).
(iv) Additional access to information and training program and materials. 4 citations
(A) The employer shall make a copy of this section and its appendices readily available to all affected employees and shall provide a copy without cost if requested. 4 citations
(B) Upon request, the employer shall provide to the Assistant Secretary or the Director all materials relating to the employee information and the training program.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1127.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Top states: MI (13), OR (1), WI (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 317733278 - ANDRITZ INC | OR | $185 |
| ROCK RIVER TOWNSHIP | CHATHAM, MI | $0 |
| NEXT GENERATION CONSTRUCTION, LLC | LANSING, MI | $0 |
| CRIPPS FONTAINE EXCAVATING, INC. | KALAMAZOO, MI | $0 |
| CR MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | CADOTT, WI | $0 |
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A 5-minute crew talk on 1926.1127(m)(4), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1127(m)(4).
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Frequently asked questions
When must cadmium training be given?
Before or at the time of first assignment to a job with possible cadmium exposure, and at least annually after that.
Does the employer have to keep training records?
Yes. The employer must keep a record of the contents of the training program.
What topics must the training cover?
Health hazards, where and how cadmium is used, controls and work practices, ways to protect yourself, respirators and protective clothing, medical surveillance, the standard and its appendices, and your right to see records.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1127 (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 2026-10-19
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.