1926.503(a)(2)(ii): Training on Setup and Inspection
Training must cover the correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling and inspecting the fall protection systems that will be used.
Official text: 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2)(ii)
(ii) The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used;
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Injuries linked to this rule
2 injury cases in the last 3 years came from inspections where OSHA cited 1926.503(a)(2)(ii), including 2 deaths.
An employee was carrying metal panel siding to a balcony for installation. The employee lost his step and fell approximately 10 feet to the next balcony, resulting in fatal head injuries.
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Top states: MD (11), PA (6), WI (6), FL (5), GA (5)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SUNPOWER INC. | WESTERVILLE, OH | $16,550 |
| ALASKA DEMOLITION, LLC | GIRDWOOD, AK | $16,131 |
| DESERT FRAMING, LLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $14,518 |
| TAYLOR MORRISON OF COLORADO, INC. | PARKER, CO | $12,000 |
| BCG GLASS INDUSTRY INC. | FLUSHING, NY | $11,585 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1926.503(a) Training program 5,491 citations
- 1926.503(a)(1) 5,123 citations
- 1926.503(a)(2) 368 citations
- 1926.503(a)(2)(iii) 51 citations
- 1926.503(a)(2)(vii) 5 citations
- 1926.503(a)(2)(iv) 4 citations
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