1926.502(h)(1)(iii): Monitor on the Same Surface, Within Sight
The safety monitor must be on the same walking/working surface as the workers being monitored and within visual sighting distance of them.
Official text: 29 CFR 1926.502(h)(1)(iii)
(iii) The safety monitor shall be on the same walking/working surface and within visual sighting distance of the employee being monitored;
19 citationsSource: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.502.
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Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Top states: OH (3), IL (3), ND (2), WI (2), NY (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| KAPILI CONSTRUCTION LLC | HONOLULU, HI | $17,735 |
| ARSI ASBESTOS REMOVAL SERVICES INC. | MOBERLY, MO | $11,292 |
| INTERSTATE ROOFING & WATERPROOFING, INC. | BALDWIN, WI | $6,921 |
| B&B EXTERIOR REMODELING LLC | FRANKFORT, IL | $5,958 |
| FLEX STAR ROOF COATINGS AND SUPPLY INC. | HUDSON, OH | $4,500 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1926.502(h) Safety monitoring systems 112 citations
- 1926.502(h)(1) 111 citations
- 1926.502(h)(1)(v) 56 citations
- 1926.502(h)(1)(ii) 5 citations
- 1926.502(h)(1)(i) 4 citations
- 1926.502(h)(1)(iv) 1 citations
- 1926.502(h)(2) 1 citations
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Official text from the eCFR. Citation and injury numbers from public U.S. Department of Labor enforcement and accident records, copied nightly; 3-year window; data as of 2026-10-18. 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.