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29 CFR 1926.62: Lead in construction

Subpart D—Occupational Health and Environmental Controls · official heading: Lead

Demolition, sanding, torch cutting or renovation that disturbs lead needs exposure assessment, controls, respirators, washing facilities and medical surveillance.

3,919citations since 2015
1,019employers cited
80%serious, willful or repeat
$0median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.62 3,919 times since 2015, against 1,019 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $3,836,733 at their current amounts.

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The parts of the rule cited most

1926.62(d)(1)(i) · 820 citations

(d) Exposure assessment—(1) General. (i) Each employer who has a workplace or operation covered by this standard shall initially determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level.

1926.62(d)(2)(ve) · 222 citations

(E) Biological monitoring in accordance with paragraph (j)(1)(i) of this section, to consist of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels, and

1926.62(d)(2)(vc) · 207 citations

(C) Change areas in accordance with paragraph (i)(2) of this section.

1926.62(e)(2)(i) · 198 citations

(2) Compliance program. (i) Prior to commencement of the job each employer shall establish and implement a written compliance program to achieve compliance with paragraph (c) of this section.

1926.62(d)(2)(v) · 195 citations

(v) Until the employer performs an employee exposure assessment as required under paragraph (d) of this section and determines actual employee exposure, the employer shall provide to employees performing the tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) of this section with interim protection as follows:

1926.62(d)(2)(vf) · 192 citations

(F) Training as required under paragraph (l)(1)(i) of this section regarding 29 CFR 1926.59, Hazard Communication; training as required under paragraph (1)(2)(iii) of this section, regarding use of respirators; and training in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.21, Safety training and education.

1926.62(d)(2)(vb) · 178 citations

(B) Appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment in accordance with paragraph (g) of this section.

1926.62(d)(2)(va) · 160 citations

(A) Appropriate respiratory protection in accordance with paragraph (f) of this section.

Industries cited most

  • Construction 3,219
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 291
  • Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 98
  • Health Care and Social Assistance 46
  • Manufacturing 38
  • Public Administration 35

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