1926.454(b)(2): Scaffold Training on Correct Procedures
Scaffold training for employees who erect, take down, move, operate, repair, inspect or maintain scaffolds must include the correct procedures for doing that work on the type of scaffold in question.
Key takeaways
- 1926.454(b)(2) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart L).
- OSHA cited it 22 times in the last 3 years, in 22 inspections, with $34,034 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: WI (4), TX (4), VA (3).
- Related part: 1926.454(b) (253 citations).
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In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.454(b)(2) is one requirement inside 1926.454 Training 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
(2) The correct procedures for erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, repairing, inspecting, and maintaining the type of scaffold in question; 22 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.454.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1926.454(b)(2).
At 7:30 a.m. on December 8, 2023, Employee #1 was working for a masonry contractor. Employee #1 was dismantling a scaffold when he fell to the concretefloor. Employee #1 suffered fractures to the shoulder, leg and ribs, leading to his death.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: WI (4), TX (4), VA (3), OR (2), PA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ACE ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. | NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL | $6,000 |
| BECHTEL ENERGY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. | PORT ARTHUR, TX | $5,912 |
| JIREH MASONRY COMPANY LLC | EL PASO, TX | $5,000 |
| JOSEPH DEL SIGNORE | FOXBORO, MA | $4,839 |
| SATI CONSTRUCTION | LAS VEGAS, NV | $4,688 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.454(b)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.454(b) 253 citations
- 1926.454(b)(4) 2 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What procedures must the training cover?
Correct procedures for erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, repairing, inspecting and maintaining the type of scaffold in question.
Is training specific to the scaffold type?
Yes. It covers the type of scaffold in question.
Who needs this training?
Employees involved in those scaffold tasks.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.454 (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.