OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1915.1026 35 times since 2015, against 16 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $44,520 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1915.1026(d)(1) · 11 citations
(d) Exposure determination—(1) General. Each employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this section shall determine the 8-hour TWA exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI). This determination shall be made in accordance with either paragraph (d)(2) or paragraph (d)(3) of this section.
1915.1026(j)(1) · 4 citations
(j) Communication of chromium (VI) hazards to employees—(1) Hazard communication. The employer shall include chromium (VI) in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (§ 1910.1200). The employer shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of chromium (VI) and safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraph (j)(2) of this section. The employer shall ensure that at least the following hazards are addressed: Cancer; skin sensitization; and eye irritation.
1915.1026(f)(2) · 3 citations
(2) Respiratory protection program. Where respirator use is required by this section, the employer shall institute a respiratory protection program in accordance with § 1910.134, which covers each employee required to use a respirator.
1915.1026(g)(1) · 3 citations
(g) Protective work clothing and equipment—(1) Provision and use. Where a hazard is present or is likely to be present from skin or eye contact with chromium (VI), the employer shall provide appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment at no cost to employees, and shall ensure that employees use such clothing and equipment.
1915.1026(h)(1) · 2 citations
(h) Hygiene areas and practices—(1) General. Where protective clothing and equipment is required, the employer shall provide change rooms in conformance with 29 CFR 1910.141. Where skin contact with chromium (VI) occurs, the employer shall provide washing facilities in conformance with 29 CFR 1915.97. Eating and drinking areas provided by the employer shall also be in conformance with § 1915.97.
1915.1026(i)(1)(i) · 2 citations
(i) Medical surveillance—(1) General. (i) The employer shall make medical surveillance available at no cost to the employee, and at a reasonable time and place, for all employees:
1915.1026(j)(2) · 2 citations
(j) Communication of chromium (VI) hazards to employees—(1) Hazard communication. The employer shall include chromium (VI) in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (§ 1910.1200). The employer shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of chromium (VI) and safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraph (j)(2) of this section. The employer shall ensure that at least the following hazards are addressed: Cancer; skin sensitization; and eye irritation.
1915.1026(c) · 1 citations
(c) Permissible exposure limit (PEL). The employer shall ensure that no employee is exposed to an airborne concentration of chromium (VI) in excess of 5 micrograms per cubic meter of air (5 µgm/m 3), calculated as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA).
Industries cited most
- Manufacturing 34
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 1
States cited most
- Alabama 20
- Virginia 7
- Wisconsin 4
- Alaska 2
- California 2
Recently cited employers
- Epsilon Systems Solutions Inc San Diego, CA · Mar 4, 2026