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29 CFR 1910.1450: Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories

Subpart Z—Toxic and Hazardous Substances

650citations since 2015
366employers cited
65%serious, willful or repeat
$0median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1910.1450 650 times since 2015, against 366 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $586,269 at their current amounts.

Citations per year

The parts of the rule cited most

1910.1450(e)(1) · 162 citations

(1) Where hazardous chemicals as defined by this standard are used in the workplace, the employer shall develop and carry out the provisions of a written Chemical Hygiene Plan which is:

1910.1450(e)(4) · 86 citations

(4) The employer shall review and evaluate the effectiveness of the Chemical Hygiene Plan at least annually and update it as necessary.

1910.1450(f)(1) · 76 citations

(f) Employee information and training. (1) The employer shall provide employees with information and training to ensure that they are apprised of the hazards of chemicals present in their work area.

1910.1450(e)(3)(iii) · 51 citations

(iii) A requirement that fume hoods and other protective equipment are functioning properly and specific measures that shall be taken to ensure proper and adequate performance of such equipment;

1910.1450(f)(4)(ii) · 34 citations

(ii) The employee shall be trained on the applicable details of the employer's written Chemical Hygiene Plan.

1910.1450(e)(3)(vii) · 28 citations

(vii) Designation of personnel responsible for implementation of the Chemical Hygiene Plan including the assignment of a Chemical Hygiene Officer and, if appropriate, establishment of a Chemical Hygiene Committee; and

1910.1450(h)(1)(ii) · 26 citations

(ii) Employers shall maintain any safety data sheets that are received with incoming shipments of hazardous chemicals, and ensure that they are readily accessible to laboratory employees.

1910.1450(f)(2) · 20 citations

(2) Such information shall be provided at the time of an employee's initial assignment to a work area where hazardous chemicals are present and prior to assignments involving new exposure situations. The frequency of refresher information and training shall be determined by the employer.

Industries cited most

  • Educational Services 222
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 143
  • Utilities 88
  • Manufacturing 79
  • Health Care and Social Assistance 66
  • Public Administration 27

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