1926.503(b)(2): Keep the Latest Certification
The most recent training certification must be kept.
Key takeaways
- 1926.503(b)(2) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart M).
- OSHA cited it 17 times in the last 3 years, in 17 inspections, with $1,043 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (5), IN (4), KY (4).
- Related part: 1926.503(b) Certification of training (3,437 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.503(b)(2) is one requirement inside 1926.503 Training requirements, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart M). 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
(2) The latest training certification shall be maintained. 17 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.503.
Export the list: 17 inspections cited 1926.503(b)(2) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: MI (5), IN (4), KY (4), ME (1), AL (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| FAMILY ROOFING, LLC | TROY, OH | $478 |
| 67867 - KRC CONSTRUCTION - REMODELING INC | CRESTWOOD, KY | $300 |
| RYA CA CONSTRUCTION, PLLC | SCHERERVILLE, IN | $200 |
| BTL A1 CONSTRUCTION LLC | CHESTERTON, IN | $65 |
| 66600 - JAVIER STEEL CORPORATION | HATTON, KY | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.503(b)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.503(b) Certification of training 3,437 citations
- 1926.503(b)(1) 3,420 citations
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.503 (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 2026-11-07
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.