1926.761(c): Special Steel Erection Training
In addition to the training required in paragraphs (a) and (b), employers must give special training to steel erection workers doing multiple lift rigging, connecting, and work in controlled decking zones (CDZs). Each training covers the hazards of that work and the required procedures, equipment, access and work practices.
Key takeaways
- 1926.761(c) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart R).
- OSHA cited it 12 times in the last 3 years, in 12 inspections, with $46,230 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: FL (3), TX (2), MA (2).
- Related part: 1926.761(c)(2) Connector procedures (7 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.761(c) ("Special training programs") is one requirement inside 1926.761 Training, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart R). It includes 9 sub-paragraphs. 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
(c) Special training programs. In addition to the training required in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section, the employer shall provide special training to employees engaged in the following activities. 12 citations
(1) Multiple lift rigging procedure. The employer shall ensure that each employee who performs multiple lift rigging has been provided training in the following areas:
(i) The nature of the hazards associated with multiple lifts; and
(ii) The proper procedures and equipment to perform multiple lifts required by § 1926.753(e).
(2) Connector procedures. The employer shall ensure that each connector has been provided training in the following areas: Open (c)(2) 7 citations
(i) The nature of the hazards associated with connecting; and Open (c)(2)(i) 3 citations
(ii) The establishment, access, proper connecting techniques and work practices required by § 1926.756(c) and § 1926.760(b). 1 citations
(3) Controlled Decking Zone Procedures. Where CDZs are being used, the employer shall assure that each employee has been provided training in the following areas: 5 citations
(i) The nature of the hazards associated with work within a controlled decking zone; and
(ii) The establishment, access, proper installation techniques and work practices required by § 1926.760(c) and § 1926.754(e). 1 citations
[66 FR 5265, Jan. 18, 2001, as amended at 73 FR 75589, Dec. 12, 2008; 85 FR 8745, Feb. 18, 2020]
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).
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
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: FL (3), TX (2), MA (2), ID (1), OK (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| STAGE FX INC. | ORLANDO, FL | $14,895 |
| BIG D BUILDERS, INC. | BOISE, ID | $12,421 |
| 68624 - A - K CONSTRUCTION INC | PADUCAH, KY | $7,000 |
| JAMES THOMAS PRODUCTIONS, LLC | ORLANDO, FL | $4,965 |
| GREEN COUNTRY STEEL, LLC | SALINA, OK | $3,000 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.761(c).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.761(c)(2) Connector procedures 7 citations
- 1926.761(c)(2)(i) 3 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Which steel erection jobs need special training?
Multiple lift rigging, connecting, and work in controlled decking zones.
What must multiple lift rigging training cover?
The hazards of multiple lifts and the proper procedures and equipment required by 1926.753(e).
What must connector training cover?
The hazards of connecting and the establishment, access, connecting techniques and work practices required by 1926.756(c) and 1926.760(b).
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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.