1926.1060(a)(1)(i): Ladder Training: Nature of Fall Hazards
Employers must make sure ladder and stairway training covers the nature of fall hazards in the work area.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1060(a)(1)(i) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart X).
- OSHA cited it 11 times in the last 3 years, in 11 inspections, with $16,883 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NC (5), TX (3), WI (2).
- Related part: 1926.1060(a) (1,159 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1)(i) is one requirement inside 1926.1060 Training requirements, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart X). 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
(i) The nature of fall hazards in the work area; 11 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1060.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: NC (5), TX (3), WI (2), NJ (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| RAMON AYALA | LAREDO, TX | $5,958 |
| LTR PRODUCTS, LLC | MOSINEE, WI | $5,425 |
| EPT FLOW CONTROL LLC. | EL PASO, TX | $2,000 |
| 158516 - LAMBOURT'S ROOFING - CONSTRUCTION LLC | HIGH POINT, NC | $2,000 |
| FLORES CONSTRUCTION GROUP | EL PASO, TX | $1,500 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1926.1060(a)(1)(i), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1060(a)(1)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1060(a) 1,159 citations
- 1926.1060(a)(1) 152 citations
- 1926.1060(a)(1)(iii) 63 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What does this paragraph require training to cover?
The nature of fall hazards in the work area.
Is this about general falls or this work area?
It is about fall hazards in the work area where employees use ladders and stairways.
Is this part of a larger training rule?
Yes. It is one item in the training program under 1926.1060(a).
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1060 (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 2026-10-20
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.