1910.119(g)(3): Process Safety Training Records
The employer must make sure each employee involved in operating a process has received and understood the required training. The employer must keep a record showing the employee's name, the date of training, and how it was verified that the employee understood it.
Key takeaways
- 1910.119(g)(3) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 21 times in the last 3 years, in 21 inspections, with $145,441 in current penalties.
- Most citations: VA (5), SD (4), OR (3).
- Related part: 1910.119(g) Training (59 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.119(g)(3) ("Training documentation") is one requirement inside 1910.119 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). 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
(3) Training documentation. The employer shall ascertain that each employee involved in operating a process has received and understood the training required by this paragraph. The employer shall prepare a record which contains the identity of the employee, the date of training, and the means used to verify that the employee understood the training. 21 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.119.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Top states: VA (5), SD (4), OR (3), TN (2), MO (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| AMTEC CORPORATION | CLEAR LAKE, SD | $65,000 |
| AMTEC CORPORATION | CLEAR LAKE, SD | $16,550 |
| DOUBLE R BRAND FOODS LLC | LUFKIN, TX | $14,895 |
| CUISINE SOLUTIONS INC. | STERLING, VA | $12,135 |
| RING-NECK ENERGY & FEED, LLC | ONIDA, SD | $10,938 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.119(g)(3).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.119(g) Training 59 citations
- 1910.119(g)(1) Initial training 27 citations
- 1910.119(g)(1)(i) 26 citations
- 1910.119(g)(2) Refresher training 11 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the training record include?
The identity of the employee, the date of training, and the means used to verify the employee understood the training.
Is it enough to show the employee attended training?
No. The employer must confirm the employee received and understood the training.
Who does this apply to?
Each employee involved in operating a process covered by the process safety management rule.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.119 (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 2026-10-21
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.