1910.146(g)(4): Certifying Confined Space Training
Employers must certify that required permit space training has been completed. The certification must list each employee's name, the trainers' signatures or initials, and the training dates, and be available for inspection by employees and their authorized representatives.
Key takeaways
- 1910.146(g)(4) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 45 times in the last 3 years, in 45 inspections, with $68,700 in current penalties.
- 5 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: NJ (7), NY (6), MN (4).
- Related part: 1910.146(g) Training (282 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(4) 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
(4) The employer shall certify that the training required by paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) of this section has been accomplished. The certification shall contain each employee's name, the signatures or initials of the trainers, and the dates of training. The certification shall be available for inspection by employees and their authorized representatives. 45 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.146.
Injuries linked to this rule
5 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.146(g)(4).
At 8:50 a.m. on January 24, 2025, Employee #1 was working as a construction laborer for a concrete supplier attempted to remove a blockage in a material storage bin. The aggregate that was filling the hopper became clogged. The employee attempted to clear the blockage…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 13 |
Top states: NJ (7), NY (6), MN (4), VA (3), NC (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| CHICOPEE CONCRETE SERVICE, INC | GREENFIELD, MA | $11,585 |
| 107323 - WAYNE TRANSPORTS INC | VIRGINIA, MN | $11,200 |
| HITACHI ENERGY USA, INC. | CRYSTAL SPRINGS, MS | $7,093 |
| TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | HILLSBOROUGH, NJ | $6,300 |
| HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP PUBLIC WORKS | TITUSVILLE, NJ | $4,900 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.146(g)(4).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.146(g) Training 282 citations
- 1910.146(g)(1) 189 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
What must the training certification include?
Each employee's name, the signatures or initials of the trainers, and the dates of training.
Who can inspect the certification?
Employees and their authorized representatives.
Which training must be certified?
The training required by paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) of 1910.146.
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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
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