1926.761(c)(2)(i): Connector Training on Hazards
Connectors in steel erection must be trained in the nature of the hazards associated with connecting.
Key takeaways
- 1926.761(c)(2)(i) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart R).
- OSHA cited it 3 times in the last 3 years, in 3 inspections, with $32,281 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1926.761(c) Special training programs (12 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.761(c)(2)(i) is one requirement inside 1926.761 Training, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart R). 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
(i) The nature of the hazards associated with connecting; and 3 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.761.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1926.761(c)(2)(i).
At 3:00 p.m. on October 30, 2024, an employee working for a performance promotion company was erecting a stage roof section. The steel frame structure collapsed to the ground during erection and struck the employee on the ground. The employee died from crush injuries to…
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 1926.761(c)(2)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.761(c) Special training programs 12 citations
- 1926.761(c)(2) Connector procedures 7 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who needs this training?
Connectors.
What must they be trained in?
The nature of the hazards associated with connecting.
Is this all the connector training?
No, it is one item in a list.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.761 (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.