1926.1060(a)(1)(iii): Training on Stairways and Ladders
Employers must train each employee on the proper construction, use, placement and care in handling of all stairways and ladders.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1060(a)(1)(iii) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart X).
- OSHA cited it 63 times in the last 3 years, in 63 inspections, with $88,346 in current penalties.
- 2 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: TN (9), TX (6), NE (6).
- Related part: 1926.1060(a) (1,159 citations).
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In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1)(iii) 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
(iii) The proper construction, use, placement, and care in handling of all stairways and ladders; 63 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1060.
Injuries linked to this rule
2 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1926.1060(a)(1)(iii).
At 4:36 p.m. on April 23, 2024, an employee working as a construction laborer for a siding contractor was assisting a coworker installing metal gutters. The employee and the coworker (company owner) tied two portable ladders together to gain additional height to reach a roof…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Top states: TN (9), TX (6), NE (6), WI (5), FL (5)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| PV HARDWARE, LLC | HOUSTON, TX | $5,959 |
| PURDY ENTERPRISES INC | KEARNEY, NE | $5,700 |
| JAKE MARSHALL SERVICE, INC. | GUNTERSVILLE, AL | $5,485 |
| JERRY CARDULLO IRON WORKS, INC. | LAKE GROVE, NY | $5,069 |
| PYE-BARKER FIRE & SAFETY, LLC | STAMFORD, CT | $5,000 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Keller ladder proper set up. (1993-12-01)
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1060(a) 1,159 citations
- 1926.1060(a)(1) 152 citations
- 1926.1060(a)(1)(i) 11 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What ladder and stairway topics must training cover?
The proper construction, use, placement and care in handling of all stairways and ladders.
Does training cover stairways as well as ladders?
Yes. It covers all stairways and ladders.
Is ladder placement part of training?
Yes. Proper placement is one of the required topics.
About this page
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.