1926.1430(g): Crane Training Evaluation, Refreshers and Cost
Employers must evaluate each employee trained under the crane subpart to confirm they understand the training. Refresher training must be given when the employee's conduct or an evaluation shows retraining is needed, and all required training must be provided at no cost to the employee.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1430(g) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart CC).
- OSHA cited it 1 times in the last 3 years, in 1 inspections, with $7,904 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1926.1430(g)(1) (1 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1430(g) ("Training administration") is one requirement inside 1926.1430 Training, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart CC). It includes 3 sub-paragraphs. 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
(g) Training administration. 1 citations
(1) The employer must evaluate each employee required to be trained under this subpart to confirm that the employee understands the information provided in the training. Open (g)(1) 1 citations
(2) The employer must provide refresher training in relevant topics for each employee when, based on the conduct of the employee or an evaluation of the employee's knowledge, there is an indication that retraining is necessary.
(3) Whenever training is required under subpart CC, the employer must provide the training at no cost to the employee.
[75 FR 48135, Aug. 9, 2010, as amended at 83 FR 56247, Nov. 9, 2018]
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1430.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1926.1430(g).
At 10:30 a.m. on June 21, 2024, an employee working for an electrical contractorwas helping direct a boom crane. It is believed that one of the riggers failed causing the vehicle to become high center and overturn on the passenger side. The employee was struck…
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1430(g).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1430(g)(1) 1 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Must employers check that training was understood?
Yes, they must evaluate each employee required to be trained to confirm understanding.
When is refresher training required?
When the employee's conduct or an evaluation of knowledge shows retraining is necessary.
Who pays for the training?
The employer must provide it at no cost to the employee.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1430 (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.