1926.503(a)(2)(iii): Training on Each Fall Protection System
Training must cover the use and operation of guardrails, personal fall arrest, safety nets, warning lines, safety monitoring, controlled access zones and any other protection used.
Official text: 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2)(iii)
(iii) The use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used;
51 citationsSource: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.503.
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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)(iii), including 2 deaths.
At 5:00 p.m. on January 20, 2025, Employee #1 was working as a roofer for a roofing contractor and was working on the roof of a residential residence. Employee #1 was removing shingles in preparation for installing new shingles. Employee #1 fell from the roof…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Top states: WI (7), TX (5), ID (5), MA (4), FL (4)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED CONTRACTORS MIDWEST, INC. | SHERMAN, IL | $16,550 |
| AUSTIN BRIDGE & ROAD INC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $16,131 |
| CMR CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING, LLC | FORT MYERS, FL | $11,585 |
| DONOVAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. | PEORIA, IL | $11,500 |
| ROOFING PROFESSIONALS. LLC | SAVANNAH, GA | $8,276 |
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.503(a)(2)(iii).
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)(ii) 52 citations
- 1926.503(a)(2)(vii) 5 citations
- 1926.503(a)(2)(iv) 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.