1926.600(a)(5): Safety Glass in Equipment Cabs
Employers must make sure all cab glass on machines covered by this subpart is safety glass, or equivalent, that introduces no visible distortion affecting safe operation of the machine.
Key takeaways
- 1926.600(a)(5) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart O).
- OSHA cited it 17 times in the last 3 years, in 17 inspections, with $21,808 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (11), NY (1), AZ (1).
- Related part: 1926.600(a) General requirements (111 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.600(a)(5) is one requirement inside 1926.600 Equipment, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart O). 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
(5) All cab glass shall be safety glass, or equivalent, that introduces no visible distortion affecting the safe operation of any machine covered by this subpart. 17 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.600.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: MI (11), NY (1), AZ (1), MN (1), TX (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL EAGLE ENTERPRISES, INC. | EL PASO, TX | $10,000 |
| HUTCH PAVING INC | WHITMORE LAKE, MI | $7,000 |
| HOYING & HOYING BUILDERS, INC. | SIDNEY, OH | $2,980 |
| JEREMIAH CAMERON | WOODSTOCK, VA | $1,008 |
| 107913 - PRATT CONSTRUCTION INC DBA PRATT HOMES | LAKE ELMO, MN | $420 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1926.600(a)(5), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.600(a)(5).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.600(a) General requirements 111 citations
- 1926.600(a)(6) 64 citations
- 1926.600(a)(6)(i) 37 citations
- 1926.600(a)(3) 27 citations
- 1926.600(a)(6)(iv) 18 citations
- 1926.600(a)(3)(i) 16 citations
- 1926.600(a)(3)(ii) 11 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of glass must equipment cabs have?
All cab glass must be safety glass, or equivalent, under 1926.600(a)(5).
Can cab glass be distorted?
No. The glass must introduce no visible distortion that affects safe operation of the machine.
Which machines does this cover?
Any machine covered by Subpart O, Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, and Marine Operations.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.600 (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.