1910.30(a)(2): Fall Protection Training by a Qualified Person
Employers must make sure each employee receives fall hazard training from a qualified person.
Key takeaways
- 1910.30(a)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 15 times in the last 3 years, in 15 inspections, with $31,726 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: OR (3), MI (3), AZ (2).
- Related part: 1910.30(a) Fall hazards (644 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.30(a)(2) is one requirement inside 1910.30 Training requirements, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart D). 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 employer must ensure that each employee is trained by a qualified person. 15 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.30.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.30(a)(2).
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Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: OR (3), MI (3), AZ (2), PR (1), OH (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| RFX2025XVM508X0074 - WINDY CITY EQUIPMENT SERVICE, INC. | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $11,585 |
| COMPASS PRODUCTION PARTNERS, LP | QUITMAN, LA | $4,839 |
| PPX2025XVM508X0053 - THOMSON MECHANICAL, INC. | MESA, AZ | $4,634 |
| LUEDTKE ELECTRIC INC | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $3,972 |
| PUERTO RICO INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL HOLDINGS BIOTECH CORP | HUMACAO, PR | $3,000 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Gate Strength of Snaphooks and Carabiners (2017-08-31)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.30(a) Fall hazards 644 citations
- 1910.30(a)(1) 493 citations
- 1910.30(a)(3) 136 citations
- 1910.30(a)(3)(i) 54 citations
- 1910.30(a)(3)(iv) 21 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who must give fall protection training?
A qualified person.
Who must be trained?
Each employee covered by 1910.30(a).
Which standard is this?
1910.30(a)(2), general industry fall hazard training.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.30 (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 2026-10-20
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.