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OSHA has developed detailed regulations related to the proper design and use of ladders and scaffolds (29 CFR 1910.25 to 1910.29) because careless use and maintenance of ladders and scaffolds are a frequent cause of falls, injuries and, occasionally, deaths. There are separate requirements for wooden ladders, portable metal ladders, and fixed ladders. The regulations describe everything from how far apart rungs should be to specific do's and don'ts for ladder safety.


  
 
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TypeTitleDateState
Interpretations OSHA standard for rung spacing on fixed industrial ladders and PPE in powered industrial vehicle battery changing.04/02/1997National
Directives01/26/1993 - STD 1-1.14 - Fixed Ladders Used on Outdoor Advertising Structures/Billboards in the Outdoor Advertising Industry07/22/2003National
Interpretations02/03/1993 - Request for approval of rope ladders.02/03/1993National
Interpretations03/04/1993 - Request for formal hazard alert on Keller ladder shoe pads03/04/1993National
Interpretations04/26/1995 - Whether or not fall protection is to be used when reinforcing steel is being installed and application of OSHA's job-made ladder requirements to rebar cages.04/26/1995National
Interpretations05/18/1992 - Step extensions for hook-on ladders05/18/1992National
Directives06/20/1983 - STD 1-1.12 - Application of 29 CFR 1910.27, Fixed Ladders, to Fixed Ladders Used in Emergency Situations07/18/2003National
Directives10/30/1978 - STD 1-1.3 - 29 CFR 1910.27(d)(5) - Fixed Ladders, Special Requirements, Ladder Safety Devices, which adopts ANSI A14.3-195607/08/2003National
Directives10/30/1978 - STD 1-15.4 - Interpretation of 29 CFR 1910.268(h)(8) Ladder Requirement Applying to Metal Manhole Ladders07/09/2003National
Directives12/29/1978 - STD 1-1.9 - 29 CFR 1910.27, Clarification of Fixed Ladders, Relative to Manhole (Rungs) Steps07/09/2003National
Interpretations1910.21 - Protective devices for ladderway openings.01/15/1993National
Interpretations1910.23 - Ladderway floor openings.05/12/1992National
Interpretations1910.23 - Platforms and ladders on communication towers.03/26/1993National
Interpretations1910.23 - Toe clearances on ladders.11/12/1992National
Interpretations1910.27 - Safety concerns at Montana ski areas and OSHA standards for fixed ladders.03/07/1995National
Interpretations1910.27 - Specialty Ladders Used in Manholes08/03/1992National
Interpretations1910.333 - Nonconductive siderails for portable ladders for private or contractual fire departments.09/11/1992National
Interpretations1916.1053 - Use of temporary vertical ladders.03/16/1993National
Regulations29 CFR § 1910.25 Portable wood ladders National
Regulations29 CFR § 1910.26 Portable metal ladders National
Regulations29 CFR § 1910.27 Fixed ladders National
Regulations29 CFR § 1910.29 Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds (towers) National
Regulations29 CFR § 1910.30 Other working surfaces National
InterpretationsA five-gallon paint pail should not be used as a step stool.09/19/2000National
TalksA Simple Device, and Safe (Word) National
Training TipsAlmost All Ladder Accidents Are Preventable National
Questions & AnswersAn OSHA inspector said that one of our workers did not climb down a ladder properly. What did he mean by that?04/11/2000National
InterpretationsApplication of hatch covers to the Bilco Type "S" Roof Scuttle.11/09/1999National
Questions & AnswersAre there regulations specific to emergency escape ladders or do they fall under the fixed ladders regulations?05/08/2007National
TalksClimbing Fixed Ladders (Word) National
InterpretationsConsiderations for using a continuous-climb fixed ladder on a steel stack instead of ladder cages and platforms.[1910.27(d)(2); 1910.27(d)(5)]09/30/2002National
InterpretationsCross-member supports used for climbing communication towers are not fixed ladders under 1910.268(h). 07/23/2007National
Questions & AnswersDo have a powerpoint on ladder safety?10/11/2006National
PostersDon't Get Left Hanging: Use Your Ladder Safely (PDF) National
InterpretationsEnforcement of manhole step specification requirements during rulemaking proceedings.[1910.27] 06/24/2003National
InterpretationsFixed ladder requirements for ski lift towers.[1910.27; 1910.27(d)(1)(ii); 1910.27(d)(5)]06/02/1999National
White PapersFixed Ladders and Rigid Rules09/13/2005National
InterpretationsFixed ladders must be retrofitted to meet 1910.27 design requirements; maximum horizontal spacing requirements for extenstions.[1910.27; 1910.27(d)(1)(i); 1910.27(d)(1)(ii); 1910.27(d)(v)]05/27/2004National
White PapersFour Simple Safety Rules for Ladders03/28/2006National
Questions & AnswersI have a large mixing tank which is accessed by a metal ladder. Is there a requirement to place a cage around the ladder once it exceeds a certain height?04/12/2006National
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