In Arizona, a serious violation of 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom / GHS) carries a maximum penalty of $16,550 per violation in 2026, rising to $165,514 for a willful or repeat violation. HazCom / GHS is enforced for private construction employers by Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH).
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Arizona
HazCom / GHS Requirements in Arizona
HazCom / GHS in Arizona: 2026 penalties, who enforces A.A.C. R20-5-602, the paragraphs cited and free tools.
Verified vs OSHA sources · 2026-10-05
ArizonaGeneral Industry (29 CFR 1910)State Plan: Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH)
In FY2025, Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) cited 29 CFR 1910.1200 14 times in Arizona construction (7.7% of its construction citations there, the 4th most-cited standard there). The paragraph cited most was 1910.1200(e)(1) with 6 citations.
14
1910.1200 citations in Arizona construction, FY2025
(e)(1)
paragraph cited most in Arizona (6 citations)
9.0
fatal work injuries per 100,000 full-time workers in construction, Arizona, 2024 (BLS)
Arizona 29 CFR 1910.1200 Enforcement, FY2025
Verified · 2026-08-0814
citations of 29 CFR 1910.1200 (FY2025)
$30,948
penalties for this standard
7.7%
of the state's 183 construction citations
In FY2025, Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) cited 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom / GHS) 14 times on Arizona construction jobsites with $30,948 in penalties for it (current amounts), about 7.7% of every construction citation the state issued that year. That put it fourth on Arizona's most-cited construction list for FY2025.
What Arizona's own rule says
“Each employer shall comply with the standards in Subparts B through Z inclusive of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry, as published in 29 CFR 1910, with amendments as of July 14, 2020 … This incorporation by reference does not include amendments or editions to 29 CFR 1910 published after July 14, 2020.”
Hazard communication reaches Arizona through the general industry rule, which takes Subparts B through Z as they stood on July 14, 2020 and expressly excludes anything published later. HCS 2024 was published May 20, 2024, so it is outside what R20-5-602 itself picks up. That is a finding about this section, not about the whole chapter: Arizona adds later federal rules as separate sections, R20-5-602.01 for Subpart T and R20-5-602.02 for the June 2021 COVID-19 healthcare rule, so a separate section may since have taken up HCS 2024. Subpart A is not adopted. The rule also carves the boundary between the two adoptions explicitly: R20-5-602 does not apply to conditions and practices that are the subject of R20-5-601, so construction work stays under the 1926 rule and its own February 24, 2021 cut-off.
A.A.C. R20-5-602The duty itself differs from the federal text.
Harmful exposures and work deaths in Arizona, 2024
Arizona recorded 94 fatal work injuries in 2024, down from 103 in 2023. Exposure to harmful substances or environments caused 19 of them (20%). Construction accounted for 24.
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, Arizona, 2024
How Arizona Enforces 29 CFR 1910.1200
Arizona runs an OSHA-approved State Plan administered by Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH), which covers private-sector construction. Its compliance officers enforce Arizona's own standards, which must be at least as effective as federal OSHA's and may go further. On this subject the rule is A.A.C. R20-5-602, which differs from the federal text (see the state rule above). Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) cited 29 CFR 1910.1200 14 times in Arizona construction in FY2025 (OSHA Frequently Cited Standards). Arizona applies the federal penalty maximums.
In Arizona, the FY2025 citations under 29 CFR 1910.1200 went most often to Roofing Contractors (6) and Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (3). A single inspection can produce several per-instance citations. Recurring self-audits against A.A.C. R20-5-602, before an officer arrives, are the most reliable defense.
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Help and oversight in Arizona
Free, confidential help: OSHA On-Site Consultation
In Arizona, the program is Consultation & Training, Industrial Commission of Arizona (Division of Occupational Safety & Health). OSHA describes it as “Primarily for smaller businesses, no-cost, confidential consultations help employers identify and address hazards and establish or improve safety and health programs.” It is separate from OSHA enforcement; the employer commits to correcting serious hazards.
Read on osha.gov and the state's official statute site, September 26, 2026.
Arizona Penalty Amounts for 29 CFR 1910.1200 (2026)
Verified · 2026-10-05| Violation type | 2026 maximum | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Serious | $16,550 | Federal max · 29 CFR 1903.15(d) |
| Willful | $165,514 | Federal max · 29 CFR 1903.15(d) |
| Repeat | $165,514 | Federal max · 29 CFR 1903.15(d) |
| Failure to abate | $16,550/day | up to $16,550 per day; total capped at 30x the daily amount (FOM Ch.6) |
Arizona applies the federal OSHA maximums. Amounts are ceilings per violation. Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) computes proposed penalties under its own State Plan procedures.
Key HazCom / GHS Requirements 29 CFR 1910.1200
- Maintain a written HazCom program
- Keep SDS accessible for every hazardous chemical
- Ensure containers have GHS-compliant labels
- Train employees on chemical hazards
- Maintain a chemical inventory list
- Update to GHS Rev 7 by 2026 deadlines
Who enforces it in Arizona: Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) inspects private employers, construction included, under an OSHA-approved State Plan. Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) can add requirements beyond the federal standard above, so check its own rules as well.
The compliance checklist, the paragraphs OSHA cites nationally and what an inspector checks under 29 CFR 1910.1200 are on the 29 CFR 1910.1200 page.
Most-Cited HazCom / GHS Paragraphs in Arizona, FY2025
Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) issued 14 citations under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to Arizona construction employers in FY2025. The paragraphs cited most, with the official text. A serious violation carries up to $16,550.
- 1
1910.1200(e)(1) 6 citations
“Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) …”
- 2
1910.1200(g)(8) 4 citations
“The employer shall maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and shall ensure that they are readily accessible during each …”
- 3
1910.1200(h)(1) 4 citations
“Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical …”
HazComFast count from the Labor Department's OSHA enforcement data: citations issued in FY2025 to construction employers (NAICS 23), by the paragraph cited. Paragraph text: eCFR, current as of September 24, 2026. data.dol.gov
Arizona Safety & Enforcement Profile
183
FY2025 construction citations
Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH)
Enforces private construction
- Construction trades inspected most in Arizona, FY2025: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (22), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (16) and Roofing Contractors (11), out of 113 inspections opened (federal OSHA and State Plan combined).
- Cited most under 29 CFR 1910.1200 in Arizona, FY2025: Roofing Contractors (6), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (3) and Flooring Contractors (3), of 14 citations.
- Construction fatality rate in Arizona, 2024: 9.0 per 100,000 full-time workers, 22nd highest of the 40 states BLS published (all industries: 2.8).
HazComFast count from the Labor Department's OSHA enforcement data: inspections of construction employers (NAICS 23) opened from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, federal OSHA and State Plan combined, grouped by the inspected employer's 2022 NAICS industry. HazComFast count from the Labor Department's OSHA enforcement data: citations issued in FY2025 to construction employers (NAICS 23), grouped by the cited employer's 2022 NAICS industry. Industry names are the Census Bureau's 2022 NAICS titles. data.dol.gov · BLS fatality rates by state, 2024
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HazCom / GHS FAQ for Arizona
Which Arizona construction trades are cited most under HazCom / GHS?
In FY2025, Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) issued 14 citations under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to Arizona construction employers, most often to Roofing Contractors (6), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (3) and Flooring Contractors (3) (HazComFast count from Labor Department enforcement data, by the cited employer's NAICS industry). Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) inspects these employers directly and may apply requirements beyond the federal standard. For context, Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) issued 183 construction citations across 62 inspections in FY2025. Companies in these trades should self-audit against A.A.C. R20-5-602, Arizona's own rule on this subject.
How often is HazCom / GHS cited on Arizona jobsites?
In FY2025, Arizona's state plan (Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH)) issued 183 construction citations across 62 inspections (OSHA Frequently Cited Standards, NAICS 23). HazCom / GHS can be cited during any of them: programmed, complaint-driven or post-accident. Arizona's fatality figures are shown above.
Who enforces Hazard Communication (1910.1200) in Arizona?
ADOSH, the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health, not federal OSHA. Arizona runs a full OSHA-approved State Plan, so a state compliance officer enforces 1910.1200 across general industry and construction. In federal construction inspections in FY2025, the HazCom paragraphs cited most were (e)(1), the written program; (h)(1), training; and (g)(8), SDS access.
Can I get free OSHA help in Arizona without an inspection?
Yes. OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program in Arizona is Consultation & Training, Industrial Commission of Arizona (Division of Occupational Safety & Health). OSHA describes it this way: "Primarily for smaller businesses, no-cost, confidential consultations help employers identify and address hazards and establish or improve safety and health programs." Consultations are separate from OSHA enforcement, and the employer commits to correcting serious hazards.
How often does Arizona cite 29 CFR 1910.1200 in construction?
In FY2025, Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) cited 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom / GHS) 14 times on Arizona construction jobsites, with $30,948 in penalties for that standard alone (current amounts), about 7.7% of the 183 construction citations the state issued that year. (Source: OSHA Frequently Cited Standards, NAICS 23; verified 2026-08-08.)
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HazCom / GHS in Other States
18 other state plans write a rule of their own for 29 CFR 1910.1200 rather than adopting the federal text unchanged. Those are listed first. Compare all of them side by side.
Alaska8 AAC 61.1110 (physical agent data sheets), with the adoption at 8 AAC 61.1010(b)California8 CCR §5194 (Proposition 65 integration at §5194(f)(6))own maxHawaiiHAR §12-60-50(a) and §12-60-50(d)(3), with Exhibits A and BIndiana610 IAC 9-2-8(b), term substitutions applying to everything Indiana incorporatesown maxIowa481—210.4(88), with 481—210.2(88) on incorporated standardsKentucky803 KAR 2:320, Section 6 (Subpart Z), with Kentucky's own MOCA standard at Section 2own maxMarylandCOMAR 09.12.31.01 GGown maxMichiganMIOSHA General Industry Part 430, R 325.77001 to R 325.77004, with MCL 408.1014a to 408.1014lown max
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Sources & verification
Penalty amounts and plan-type data were checked on 2026-10-05 against eCFR, OSHA.gov, and the Federal Register. This page is informational and not legal advice; consult the enforcing agency or counsel for your specific situation.
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