1910.146(g)(1): Permit Space Training
Employers must train all employees whose work is regulated by the permit-required confined space standard so they acquire the understanding, knowledge and skills needed to safely perform their assigned duties.
Key takeaways
- 1910.146(g)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 189 times in the last 3 years, in 186 inspections, with $549,089 in current penalties.
- 8 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: IL (27), MI (16), NY (12).
- Related part: 1910.146(g) Training (282 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1) is one requirement inside 1910.146 Permit-required confined spaces, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart J). 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
(1) The employer shall provide training so that all employees whose work is regulated by this section acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under this section. 189 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.146.
Injuries linked to this rule
8 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.146(g)(1).
On January 30, 2025, Employee #1 was working at a trailer truck wash business and had been subcontracted to clean out a trailer tank using a water hose. The business specialized in washing out livestock haulers. Employee #1 entered the tank to continue cleaning. A…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 77 |
| 2025 | 60 |
| 2026 | 42 |
Top states: IL (27), MI (16), NY (12), NJ (12), WI (9)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY | BAY CITY, MI | $70,000 |
| RED BARN TRUCK WASH & SERVICE CENTER LLC | LIBERAL, KS | $27,318 |
| MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY | CROSWELL, MI | $25,000 |
| 109588 - LANG COMPANIES INC DBA LANG FEEDS INC | EDEN VALLEY, MN | $25,000 |
| HEIDELBERG MATERIALS NORTHEAST LLC | NAZARETH, PA | $16,550 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.146(g)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.146(g) Training 282 citations
- 1910.146(g)(4) 45 citations
- 1910.146(g)(2) 28 citations
- 1910.146(g)(3) 20 citations
- 1910.146(g)(2)(i) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who needs permit space training?
All employees whose work is regulated by the permit-required confined spaces standard.
What must the training achieve?
Employees must acquire the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary for the safe performance of their assigned duties.
Is one generic course enough?
Training must fit the duties each employee is assigned under the standard.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.146 (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.