1926.451(f)(15)(ii): Securing Scaffold Platform Units
Employers must make sure scaffold platform units are secured to the scaffold to prevent their movement.
Key takeaways
- 1926.451(f)(15)(ii) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart L).
- OSHA cited it 10 times in the last 3 years, in 10 inspections, with $29,521 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: MS (2), CT (2), FL (1).
- Related part: 1926.451(f) Use (1,221 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(15)(ii) is one requirement inside 1926.451 General requirements, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart L). 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
(ii) The platform units shall be secured to the scaffold to prevent their movement; 10 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.451.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1926.451(f)(15)(ii).
At 10:30 a.m. on June 19, 2024, an employee working for a building contractor was standing on a ladder jack scaffold using an extension ladder for planking. While awaiting material from the ground, the employee slipped and fell from the scaffold. The employee struck the…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: MS (2), CT (2), FL (1), VA (1), TN (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| RODRIGUEZ SERVICES INC. | LOVETTSVILLE, VA | $10,763 |
| JORGE MALDONADO | STARKVILLE, MS | $4,839 |
| PUNTA BORINQUEN PRECAST CORP. | SAN SEBASTIAN, PR | $4,200 |
| BETH-ALLEN SCAFFOLD & EQUIPMENT | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA | $2,954 |
| C & M BUILDERS, INC. | SOUTHAVEN, MS | $2,483 |
Free toolbox talk
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.451(f)(15)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.451(f) Use 1,221 citations
- 1926.451(f)(3) 506 citations
- 1926.451(f)(7) 407 citations
- 1926.451(f)(6) 108 citations
- 1926.451(f)(15) 62 citations
- 1926.451(f)(4) 57 citations
- 1926.451(f)(14) 39 citations
- 1926.451(f)(1) 15 citations
- 1926.451(f)(12) 6 citations
- 1926.451(f)(13) 5 citations
- 1926.451(f)(5) 5 citations
- 1926.451(f)(16) 2 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must be secured?
The platform units.
Why?
To prevent their movement.
To what are they secured?
To the scaffold.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.451 (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.