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Who must receive fall protection training on a construction site?
Workers exposed to fall hazards need training.
- Workers exposed to fall hazards need training ✔
- Only supervisors who write safety plans need training
- No training is required for workers using ladders
Why: 1926.503(a)(1) says employers must train each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards.
Huh, didn't know that: A competent person must train workers on the nature of fall hazards and the correct use of the fall protection systems.
Why did the worker take fall protection training? To catch up on safety.
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References
Answer: Workers exposed to fall hazards need training. 1926.503(a)(1) says employers must train each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards.
- 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/29/1926.503
The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards.
Checked 2026-10-10.
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