1910.266(i)(3): Logging Training Content
Logging employers must, at a minimum, train employees on safe performance of assigned tasks; safe use, operation and maintenance of their tools, machines and vehicles, including following manufacturer instructions and warnings; recognition and control of hazards in their specific tasks and in the logging industry; the employer's work site procedures and requirements; and the requirements of this standard.
Key takeaways
- 1910.266(i)(3) 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 $31,589 in current penalties.
- 4 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: CA (1), TN (1), NH (1).
- Related part: 1910.266(i) Training (80 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.266(i)(3) ("Content") is one requirement inside 1910.266 Logging operations, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart R). It includes 6 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
(3) Content. At a minimum, training shall consist of the following elements: 11 citations
(i) Safe performance of assigned work tasks;
(ii) Safe use, operation and maintenance of tools, machines and vehicles the employee uses or operates, including emphasis on understanding and following the manufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions, warnings and precautions; Open (i)(3)(ii) 1 citations
(iii) Recognition of safety and health hazards associated with the employee's specific work tasks, including the use of measures and work practices to prevent or control those hazards; Open (i)(3)(iii) 6 citations
(iv) Recognition, prevention and control of other safety and health hazards in the logging industry;
(v) Procedures, practices and requirements of the employer's work site; and
(vi) The requirements of this standard. Open (i)(3)(vi) 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)(3).
At 4:15 p.m. on February 10, 2025, Employee #1 was working for a logging companyoperating a semi-truck attached to a trailer. The trailer was loaded with logs descending downhill when Employee #1 reportedly lost control causing the truck to flip over. The cab of the…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: CA (1), TN (1), NH (1), CO (1), KY (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ELDORA ENTERPRISES, LLC | NEDERLAND, CO | $10,000 |
| DUBUQUE COUNTY | BERNARD, IA | $5,300 |
| FOUR SEASONS TREE SERVICE, LLC | EUFAULA, OK | $4,965 |
| SOUTHERN TREE PROFESSIONALS, LLC | CONYERS, GA | $4,634 |
| MOORHEAD CONTRACTING INC | MEMPHIS, TN | $4,590 |
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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)(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 logging training cover at a minimum?
Safe work tasks, safe use and maintenance of tools, machines and vehicles, hazard recognition and control, work site procedures, and the requirements of the standard.
Does training cover manufacturer instructions?
Yes, with emphasis on understanding and following the manufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions, warnings and precautions.
Is hazard recognition part of training?
Yes, both for the employee's specific tasks and other hazards in the logging industry.
About this page
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
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.