OSHA Extends Approval for Fall Protection Training Paperwork Rules
Published Date: 12/17/2025
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Summary
OSHA is asking for public feedback to keep the paperwork rules for construction fall protection training and safety info collection going strong. This affects construction employers who must keep records and train workers to prevent falls. Comments are open until February 17, 2026, with no new costs, just a smooth extension of current rules.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Paperwork extension for construction employers
If you are a construction employer, OSHA is asking OMB to extend approval of the paperwork rules under 29 CFR 1926.502 and 1926.503 so you must continue to collect and keep required fall-protection records and training documentation. OSHA is requesting public comments on that extension, with comments due by February 17, 2026.
Estimated paperwork burden increases
OSHA estimates the total paperwork burden will increase from 506,903 hours to 560,607 hours (an increase of 53,704 hours) because the number of affected establishments rose from 406,714 to 449,782 and total responses rose from 6,072,808 to 6,715,846. OSHA lists the Number of Respondents as 449,782 and the Estimated Total Burden Hours as 560,607.
Specific fall-protection record and training duties
If you run construction work, the standard requires you to certify safety nets, develop fall protection plans, and prepare worker training certification records. These duties mean employers must document safety measures and training for workers under 29 CFR 1926.502 and 1926.503.
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