1926.454(a)(1): Scaffold Training on Area Hazards
Employers must train scaffold workers on the nature of any electrical hazards, fall hazards and falling object hazards in the work area.
Key takeaways
- 1926.454(a)(1) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart L).
- OSHA cited it 77 times in the last 3 years, in 77 inspections, with $185,544 in current penalties.
- 3 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: IL (17), GA (12), CT (9).
- Related part: 1926.454(a) (982 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.454(a)(1) 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
(1) The nature of any electrical hazards, fall hazards and falling object hazards in the work area; 77 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.454.
Injuries linked to this rule
3 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1926.454(a)(1).
At 11:49 a.m. on December 31, 2024, Employee #1 was removing vinyl siding from atwo-story home using an extension ladder and a pump jack scaffold. Although there were no witnesses, evidence indicated that the top of the ladder slid to the right, scraping the building.…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2026 | 26 |
Top states: IL (17), GA (12), CT (9), WI (7), OH (5)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH-TEC INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. | TIPP CITY, OH | $11,292 |
| ACUREN INSPECTION INC. | FOUNTAIN, CO | $8,276 |
| TDAK DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION LLC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $6,452 |
| LOW-TEMP REFRIGERATION, INC. | TAMPA, FL | $6,452 |
| WAVE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC | MIDDLETOWN, NJ | $6,250 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1926.454(a)(1), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.454(a)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.454(a) 982 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What hazards does this training cover?
Electrical hazards, fall hazards and falling object hazards in the work area.
Who receives this training?
Employees who work on scaffolds, under the 1926.454 training rules.
Is this training general or site-specific?
It covers the hazards in the work area.
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 2026-10-19
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.