1926.454(c)(2): Scaffold Retraining After Changes
Employees must be retrained when changes in the types of scaffolds, fall protection, falling object protection or other equipment present a hazard they have not been trained on.
Key takeaways
- 1926.454(c)(2) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart L).
- OSHA cited it 4 times in the last 3 years, in 4 inspections, with $18,226 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1926.454(c) (46 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.454(c)(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) Where changes in the types of scaffolds, fall protection, falling object protection, or other equipment present a hazard about which an employee has not been previously trained; or 4 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(c)(2).
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on April 27, 2024, an employee was operating an aerial lift during a painting task. The employee lost control of the lift, resulting in a serious accident. Emergency services were called, and the employee was found to be suffering from internal…
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 1926.454(c)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.454(c) 46 citations
- 1926.454(c)(3) 28 citations
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Frequently asked questions
When is scaffold retraining required under this paragraph?
When changes in scaffolds, fall protection, falling object protection, or other equipment present a hazard the employee has not been trained on.
Does a new type of scaffold trigger retraining?
Yes, if it presents a hazard the employee has not previously been trained about.
Does new fall protection equipment count?
Yes. Changes in fall protection are listed.
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.