1910.266(i)(7): First-Aid and CPR Training in Logging
Logging employers must make sure each employee, including supervisors, has first-aid and CPR training that meets at least the requirements in appendix B, and that this training or certificate stays current.
Key takeaways
- 1910.266(i)(7) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart R).
- OSHA cited it 41 times in the last 3 years, in 37 inspections, with $44,944 in current penalties.
- 9 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: NC (13), VA (6), KY (4).
- Related part: 1910.266(i) Training (80 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.266(i)(7) ("First-aid training") is one requirement inside 1910.266 Logging operations, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart R). 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
(7) First-aid training. 41 citations
(i) The employer shall assure that each employee, including supervisors, receives or has received first-aid and CPR training meeting at least the requirements specified in appendix B. Open (i)(7)(i) 34 citations
(ii) The employer shall assure that each employee's first-aid and CPR training and/or certificate of training remain current. Open (i)(7)(ii) 7 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.266.
Injuries linked to this rule
9 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.266(i)(7).
At 4:15 p.m. on February 10, 2025, Employee #1 was working for a logging companyoperating a semi-truck attached to a trailer. The trailer was loaded with logs descending downhill when Employee #1 reportedly lost control causing the truck to flip over. The cab of the…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: NC (13), VA (6), KY (4), WV (4), AR (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN TREE PROFESSIONALS, LLC | CONYERS, GA | $4,634 |
| SMOLA TRANSIT, LLC | MEDFORD, WI | $4,516 |
| YODER'S LOGGING & LUMBER | IRONDALE, OH | $3,972 |
| BROWNING LOGGING LLC | ELKVIEW, WV | $3,405 |
| HAWAII HARDWOOD SERVICES LLC | PAHOA, HI | $3,349 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Frequency of refresher training for first aid and CPR (2023-02-23)
- First aid for bleeding control (2019-06-19)
- Clarification of "in near proximity" and OSHA's discretion in enforcing first aid requirements in particular cases. (2007-03-23)
- OSHA requirements for providing training for first aid, CPR, and BBP for prompt treatment of injured employees at various workplaces. (2007-01-16)
- OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.53, Guidelines for First Aid Training Programs. (1997-08-21)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.266(i) Training 80 citations
- 1910.266(i)(7)(i) 34 citations
- 1910.266(i)(10) Certification of training 14 citations
- 1910.266(i)(3) Content 11 citations
- 1910.266(i)(10)(i) 11 citations
- 1910.266(i)(1) 7 citations
- 1910.266(i)(7)(ii) 7 citations
- 1910.266(i)(3)(iii) 6 citations
- 1910.266(i)(11) Safety and health meetings 4 citations
- 1910.266(i)(3)(ii) 1 citations
- 1910.266(i)(3)(vi) 1 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who needs first-aid and CPR training in logging?
Each employee, including supervisors.
What standard must the training meet?
At least the requirements in appendix B of 1910.266.
Must the training stay current?
Yes. Each employee's training or certificate must remain current.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.266 (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 2026-10-22
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.