1926.62(l)(3)(i): Copy of Lead Standard Available to Workers
Employers must make a copy of the lead standard and its appendices readily available to all affected employees.
Key takeaways
- 1926.62(l)(3)(i) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 17 times in the last 3 years, in 17 inspections, with $0 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (15), MD (1), ME (1).
- Related part: 1926.62(l) Communication of hazards (48 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.62(l)(3)(i) 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
(i) The employer shall make readily available to all affected employees a copy of this standard and its appendices. 17 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.62.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: MI (15), MD (1), ME (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ROCK RIVER TOWNSHIP | CHATHAM, MI | $0 |
| INDIGO BLASTING AND PAINTING LLC | ADRIAN, MI | $0 |
| MORSE CONCRETE & EXCAVATING, INC. | MIO, MI | $0 |
| THE MRD GROUP, INC. | GWINN, MI | $0 |
| PREMEAU CONSTRUCTION, INC. | MANISTIQUE, MI | $0 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1926.62(l)(3)(i), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.62(l)(3)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.62(l) Communication of hazards 48 citations
- 1926.62(l)(1) General 19 citations
- 1926.62(l)(3) Access to information and training materials 17 citations
- 1926.62(l)(2) Training program 12 citations
- 1926.62(l)(1)(i) Hazard communication 10 citations
- 1926.62(l)(1)(ii) 9 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the employer make available?
A copy of the lead standard, 1926.62, and its appendices.
Who must have access to it?
All affected employees.
Does it have to be easy to get?
Yes. The rule says the copy must be readily available.
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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.