1926.1060(b): Ladder and Stairway Retraining
Employers must provide retraining for each employee as necessary so the employee keeps the understanding and knowledge gained from ladder and stairway training.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1060(b) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart X).
- OSHA cited it 11 times in the last 3 years, in 11 inspections, with $18,687 in current penalties.
- Most citations: PA (7), FL (2), NC (1).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1060(b) is one requirement inside 1926.1060 Training requirements, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart X). 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
(b) Retraining shall be provided for each employee as necessary so that the employee maintains the understanding and knowledge acquired through compliance with this section. 11 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1060.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: PA (7), FL (2), NC (1), PR (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION, INC. | STATE COLLEGE, PA | $9,600 |
| DMATH GROUP LLC | PONCE, PR | $3,360 |
| EMPIRE ROOFING LLC | TITUSVILLE, FL | $3,227 |
| EAGLE WING ENTERPRISES | STATE COLLEGE, PA | $2,500 |
| HIPPO ROOFING LLC | MELBOURNE, FL | $0 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1926.1060(b), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1060(b).
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Frequently asked questions
When is retraining required?
As necessary so the employee maintains the understanding and knowledge from the training.
Who must be retrained?
Each employee, as necessary.
What is the goal of retraining?
To keep the knowledge gained through compliance with 1926.1060.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1060 (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 2026-10-29
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.