29 CFR 1926 Subpart X / 29 CFR 1926.1053

Ladder Safety

OSHA-aligned ladder safety training for workers and supervisors who select, inspect, set up, climb, or manage portable and fixed ladder work.

$39
3 modules · certificate included
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What this course does and does not doIt does not designate the holder as a competent or qualified person and does not replace employer equipment-specific instruction for the ladders actually used at the workplace.
Is this the right course?
  • This course is about ladders specifically. For an employer's wider duties on floors, stairs, guarding and mezzanines under 1910 Subpart D, take the general industry course. Walking and Working Surfaces
  • For construction fall protection above six feet under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M. Fall Protection Competent Person
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$3,396
average penalty per citation under this standard

Quick answer

What is Ladder Safety?
Ladder Safety is online compliance training documenting the requirements of 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X / 29 CFR 1926.1053. It costs $39, is self-paced across 3 modules, and issues a dated certificate the moment the trainee finishes.
Who needs it?
employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff.
Is the certificate verifiable?
Yes. Every certificate carries a unique number that anyone can check publicly at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify without an account.
OSHA enforcement · since 2023
15,070
citations issued nationally
$3,396
average penalty per citation

29 CFR 1926 Subpart X / 29 CFR 1926.1053 was cited 15,070 times, averaging $3,396 in initial penalties. This course costs $39.

Source: US DOL OSHA enforcement data · pulled 2026-08-23

Where this standard is enforced

Citations issued under this standard, by the state the inspection took place in. Darker means more.

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Fewer
Most (1,496)States with no shading have no citations in our dataset

Most citations

Maryland1,496
Texas1,253
Illinois959
Florida930
Ohio714

Source: OSHA inspection and violation data, pulled 2026-08-23. Figures are initial penalties, which are frequently reduced on settlement.

Check your state

See how often 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X / 29 CFR 1926.1053 was cited where you operate.

Citations by state (full data)
MD: 1,496 ($895)
TX: 1,253 ($3,696)
IL: 959 ($4,022)
FL: 930 ($4,741)
OH: 714 ($5,119)
NC: 690 ($1,743)
NY: 670 ($4,040)
WI: 651 ($3,901)
VA: 519 ($1,648)
NJ: 505 ($5,621)
MO: 490 ($4,758)
OR: 485 ($3,076)
MA: 468 ($4,399)
GA: 420 ($2,679)
PA: 336 ($3,618)
AL: 302 ($3,180)
TN: 253 ($835)
CO: 236 ($4,045)
KS: 228 ($5,253)
CT: 182 ($4,021)
NE: 175 ($3,671)
OK: 172 ($4,231)
RI: 162 ($2,523)
KY: 160 ($4,181)
DE: 145 ($5,584)
NH: 141 ($2,199)
MN: 128 ($2,961)
IN: 120 ($937)
SD: 109 ($2,247)
ID: 108 ($2,542)
PR: 101 ($2,422)
ND: 80 ($3,932)
UT: 79 ($1,509)
HI: 74 ($1,588)
LA: 71 ($4,869)
AZ: 69 ($1,031)
GU: 48 ($2,828)
MS: 44 ($2,598)
DC: 43 ($2,752)
IA: 40 ($3,504)
SC: 39 ($936)
ME: 37 ($3,655)
NV: 37 ($4,328)
WV: 36 ($2,126)
AR: 36 ($3,598)
AK: 33 ($4,793)
VT: 25 ($3,060)
NM: 24 ($4,159)
AS: 14 ($3,156)
MT: 12 ($785)
WY: 10 ($1,519)

Who actually gets cited for this

Based on the 1,512 citations under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X / 29 CFR 1926.1053 that we could match to an inspection record, which is 94.3% of the 1,603 we hold.

88% of these citations went to employers with ten or fewer employees. This is not a big-company standard.

By industry

Construction96.5% | 1,459
Manufacturing1.1% | 16
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services0.6% | 9
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing0.3% | 5
Retail Trade0.3% | 4
Other Services (except Public Administration)0.2% | 3

Construction alone accounts for 96.5% of them.

By employer size

1 to 10 employees88% | 1,331
11 to 50 employees10.6% | 160
51 to 250 employees1.1% | 17
251 to 1,000 employees0.2% | 3
More than 1,000 employees0.1% | 1

Citations by year

512
2023
451
2024
425
2025
124
2026*

* Year still in progress, so it is not comparable with the full years beside it. Across the complete years shown, citations fell 17%.

What this course covers

01
Choosing the Right Ladder18 min
02
Inspection and Setup23 min
03
Working Safely From a Ladder22 min

Who needs this training

This course is for employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff. It documents the training required under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X / 29 CFR 1926.1053. You can take it as an individual, or buy seats for your whole team from one account.

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Common questions

Can I complete this training online?

Yes. Ladder Safety is delivered entirely online and self-paced. The regulation (29 CFR 1926 Subpart X / 29 CFR 1926.1053) requires that the training occur and be documented, which this course satisfies; any hands-on or site-specific portion a standard also requires remains the employer's responsibility.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate is issued the moment you complete the course. It carries a unique ID and can be verified by any employer or auditor at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify.

How long does it take?

The course is self-paced, so you can finish in one sitting or return as your schedule allows. Most learners complete it in under two hours.

Can I train my whole team?

Yes. You can buy multiple seats and manage your team from one account. Training providers can also resell this course under their own brand.

Others usually trained alongside this

Same category, same audience. Most sites that need one of these need more than one.

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