1910.266(i)(10): Logging Training Certification Records
Logging employers must prepare a written certification record of training showing the employee's name or identity, the training date(s), and the signature of the trainer or employer. If prior training is relied on, the record must show the date the employer found it adequate, and the most recent certification must be kept.
Key takeaways
- 1910.266(i)(10) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart R).
- OSHA cited it 14 times in the last 3 years, in 13 inspections, with $4,401 in current penalties.
- 4 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: NY (3), CA (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) ("Certification of training") is one requirement inside 1910.266 Logging operations, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart R). It includes 2 sub-paragraphs. 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
(10) Certification of training. 14 citations
(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. Open (i)(10)(i) 11 citations
(ii) The most recent training certification shall be maintained. 1 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.266.
Injuries linked to this rule
4 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.266(i)(10).
At 11:00 a.m. on July 15, 2024, an employee was operating a skidder to dump debris to clear the ramp. The employee was attempting to back up to retrieve more debris. The employee was backing up the skidder, when he ran over a tree limb…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: NY (3), CA (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).
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)(3) Content 11 citations
- 1910.266(i)(10)(i) 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 certification contain?
The employee's name or identity, the date(s) of training, and the signature of the trainer or the employer.
What if the worker was trained before being hired?
The record must show the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate.
Which certification must be kept?
The most recent training certification.
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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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