Falls are the number one cause of death in construction. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.503 requires employers to retrain workers when they observe inadequate knowledge or when workplace hazards change. ExpirVault tracks your crew's fall protection training dates so you can prove competency and schedule retraining proactively.
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Fall hazards are OSHA's most-cited violation year after year. The consequences of inadequate training are severe and immediate.
Fall protection consistently tops OSHA's "Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards" list. In fiscal year 2024, there were over 7,200 fall protection violations issued. Each serious violation carries a minimum penalty of $7,093.
Falls account for roughly 350 construction deaths annually in the US -- more than any other single hazard. Many of these fatalities involve workers who hadn't been trained on the specific fall protection systems for their current task.
OSHA can issue an imminent danger order that shuts down all work at height on your project. The work stoppage costs far more than the fine itself -- delayed schedules, idle equipment, and subcontractor claims can turn a profitable project into a loss.
OSHA doesn't set a fixed expiry, but best practice is annual retraining or whenever hazards change. Set your own renewal window -- 1 year, 2 years, or match your GC's site requirements. ExpirVault reminds you well in advance.
Store fall protection training certificates, competent person evaluations, and equipment-specific training records. OSHA 1926.503(b) requires employers to verify training -- having digital proof instantly accessible is your best defense during an inspection.
Before starting a new project, check which workers have current fall protection training and which need refreshers. Filter by training type -- harness use, guardrail systems, leading edge work, or scaffold access -- to match training to the specific job.
ExpirVault tracks fall protection training for every worker and reminds you before retraining is needed.
Free for up to 10 employees. No credit card required.