1926.502(k)(1): Plan Written by a Qualified Person
The fall protection plan must be prepared by a qualified person, written specifically for the site, and kept up to date.
Official text: 29 CFR 1926.502(k)(1)
(1) The fall protection plan shall be prepared by a qualified person and developed specifically for the site where the leading edge work, precast concrete work, or residential construction work is being performed and the plan must be maintained up to date.
12 citationsSource: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.502.
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Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: TX (3), SC (2), NY (1), MO (1), IL (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| CAVCO INDUSTRIES INC. | AUSTIN, TX | $16,131 |
| ARSI ASBESTOS REMOVAL SERVICES INC. | MOBERLY, MO | $9,680 |
| SANTIAGO ELECTRIC & GENERAL CONTRACTOR INC | GUAYAMA, PR | $4,900 |
| HARRIS ROOFING, LLC | ANCHORAGE, AK | $3,376 |
| ADVANCED FRAMING CONSTRUCTION, LLC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $3,226 |
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.502(k)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.502(k) Fall protection plan 21 citations
- 1926.502(k)(7) 4 citations
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Official text from the eCFR. Citation and injury numbers from public U.S. Department of Labor enforcement and accident records, copied nightly; 3-year window; data as of 2026-10-18. 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.