1926.62(l)(3): Access to Lead Standard and Training Materials
Employers must keep a copy of the lead standard and its appendices readily available to all affected employees. On request, they must also provide all lead information and training program materials to affected employees, their designated representatives, the Assistant Secretary and the Director.
Key takeaways
- 1926.62(l)(3) 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) ("Access to information and training materials") is one requirement inside 1926.62 Lead, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart D). It includes 2 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
(3) Access to information and training materials. 17 citations
(i) The employer shall make readily available to all affected employees a copy of this standard and its appendices. Open (l)(3)(i) 17 citations
(ii) The employer shall provide, upon request, all materials relating to the employee information and training program to affected employees and their designated representatives, and to the Assistant Secretary and the Director.
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), 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).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.62(l) Communication of hazards 48 citations
- 1926.62(l)(1) General 19 citations
- 1926.62(l)(3)(i) 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
Do workers have a right to see the lead standard?
Yes. The employer must make a copy of the standard and its appendices readily available to all affected employees.
Can I ask for the lead training materials?
Yes. The employer must provide all training program materials to affected employees and their designated representatives upon request.
Who else can request the training materials?
The Assistant Secretary and the Director can also request them.
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.