1910.266(i)(10)(i): Logging Training Certification Records
Logging employers must verify training compliance with a written certification record showing the employee's name or identity, the training date(s), and the signature of the trainer or the employer. If the employer relies on training done before hiring or before the section took effect, the record must show the date the employer determined that prior training was adequate.
Key takeaways
- 1910.266(i)(10)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart R).
- OSHA cited it 11 times in the last 3 years, in 11 inspections, with $4,401 in current penalties.
- 3 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: CA (2), NY (2), VA (2).
- Related part: 1910.266(i) Training (80 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.266(i)(10)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.266 Logging operations, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart R). 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 employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (i) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer. If the employer relies on training conducted prior to the employee's hiring or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate. 11 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.266.
Injuries linked to this rule
3 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.266(i)(10)(i).
At 12:00 a.m. on May 16, 2024, Employee #1, employed in tree felling operations,was struck by a tree limb that broke from the canopy of a nearby tree. While felling an adjacent tree, the limb fell unexpectedly, striking Employee #1 in the head and neck…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: CA (2), NY (2), VA (2), HI (1), KY (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| WASHBURN ENTERPRISES | KLAMATH, CA | $2,128 |
| STEVE BOTT LOGGING LLC | LONG EDDY, NY | $2,074 |
| JTL FORESTRY, LLC | OSWEGATCHIE, NY | $199 |
| HAWAII HARDWOOD SERVICES LLC | PAHOA, HI | $0 |
| KENNETH LUNSFORD | KLAMATH, CA | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.266(i)(10)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.266(i) Training 80 citations
- 1910.266(i)(7) First-aid training 41 citations
- 1910.266(i)(7)(i) 34 citations
- 1910.266(i)(10) Certification of training 14 citations
- 1910.266(i)(3) Content 11 citations
- 1910.266(i)(1) 7 citations
- 1910.266(i)(7)(ii) 7 citations
- 1910.266(i)(3)(iii) 6 citations
- 1910.266(i)(11) Safety and health meetings 4 citations
- 1910.266(i)(3)(ii) 1 citations
- 1910.266(i)(3)(vi) 1 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must a logging training record include?
The name or other identity of the employee, the date(s) of training, and the signature of the trainer or the employer.
Does prior training count?
The employer may rely on it, but the record must show the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate.
Must the record be written?
Yes. It is a written certification record.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.266 (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 2026-10-22
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