1926.503(b)(2): Keep the Latest Certification
The most recent training certification must be kept.
Official text: 29 CFR 1926.503(b)(2)
(2) The latest training certification shall be maintained.
18 citationsSource: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.503.
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Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: IN (5), KY (5), MI (5), 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 |
| THREE STAR ROOFING, LLC | SELLERSBURG, IN | $0 |
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 3,424 citations
- 1926.503(b)(1) 3,406 citations
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Official text from the eCFR. Citation and injury numbers from public U.S. Department of Labor enforcement and accident records, copied nightly; 3-year window; data as of 2026-10-18. 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.