1910.30(a)(3)(iv): Training on Using Personal Fall Protection
Fall protection training must cover the correct use of personal fall protection systems and equipment, including proper hook-up, anchoring and tie-off techniques, and how to inspect and store the equipment as specified by the manufacturer.
Key takeaways
- 1910.30(a)(3)(iv) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 21 times in the last 3 years, in 21 inspections, with $102,163 in current penalties.
- 2 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: NV (4), TX (3), MA (3).
- Related part: 1910.30(a) Fall hazards (644 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.30(a)(3)(iv) 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
(iv) The correct use of personal fall protection systems and equipment specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, including, but not limited to, proper hook-up, anchoring, and tie-off techniques, and methods of equipment inspection and storage, as specified by the manufacturer. 21 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.30.
Injuries linked to this rule
2 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.30(a)(3)(iv).
At 6:45 a.m. on January 14, 2025, Employee #1 working as a sales worker for a hardware store and was setting up ceiling lights and fans display. Employee #1 fell onto the concrete floor. Employee #1 died from head and neck injuries.
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Top states: NV (4), TX (3), MA (3), OH (2), WI (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| EXACTDISTRIBUTION LLC | MARIETTA, GA | $19,863 |
| SA RECYCLING LLC | CANTON, OH | $15,625 |
| WESTERN SUGAR COOPERATIVE | LOVELL, WY | $11,162 |
| GAGE TREE SERVICE LLC | CHUGIAK, AK | $9,930 |
| THE HOME DEPOT | EVERETT, MA | $9,457 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.30(a)(3)(iv), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.30(a)(3)(iv).
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)(2) 15 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What does this training item cover?
The correct use of personal fall protection systems and equipment, including hook-up, anchoring and tie-off techniques.
Does training include inspection?
Yes, methods of equipment inspection and storage as specified by the manufacturer.
Whose instructions guide inspection and storage?
The manufacturer's.
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.