1926.62(d)(2)(v)(C): Change Areas During Lead Task Protection
Until an exposure assessment shows otherwise, employers must give employees doing the listed lead tasks change areas that meet paragraph (i)(2).
Key takeaways
- 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(C) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 23 times in the last 3 years, in 23 inspections, with $30,189 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (11), NY (3), MN (2).
- Related part: 1926.62(d) Exposure assessment (342 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(C) is one requirement inside 1926.62 Lead, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart D). 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
(C) Change areas in accordance with paragraph (i)(2) of this section. 23 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.62.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 10 |
Top states: OR (11), NY (3), MN (2), WI (2), RI (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| DR COLORS LLC | PROVIDENCE, RI | $8,595 |
| SANDHU CONTRACTING INC. | TANNERSVILLE, NY | $6,620 |
| SANDHU CONTRACTING, INC. | GRAND GORGE, NY | $6,620 |
| 109828 - RAINBOW INC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $4,200 |
| HOWLAND COMPANY, LLC | PITTSBURGH, PA | $1,677 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(C), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(C).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.62(d) Exposure assessment 342 citations
- 1926.62(d)(2) Protection of employees during assessment of exposure 178 citations
- 1926.62(d)(2)(v) 161 citations
- 1926.62(d)(1) General 160 citations
- 1926.62(d)(1)(i) 131 citations
- 1926.62(d)(1)(iii) 28 citations
- 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(F) 22 citations
- 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(B) 22 citations
- 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(E) 21 citations
- 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(A) 18 citations
- 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(D) 15 citations
- 1926.62(d)(2)(i) 12 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What does this item require?
Change areas in accordance with paragraph (i)(2) of 1926.62.
When does this protection apply?
While employees perform the listed lead tasks before the exposure assessment shows they are not exposed above the PEL.
Why are change areas needed?
So workers can change out of lead-contaminated clothing.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.62 (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.