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OSHA has developed detailed regulations related to the proper design and use of ladders and stairways in construction (29 CFR 1926 Subpart X) because careless construction, use, and maintenance of ladders and stairways are a frequent cause of falls, injuries and, occasionally, deaths. 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 Maintenance vs. construction; working from fixed ladders.[1910.12; 1926.1053(a)(18); 1926.1053(a)(19); 1926.1053(b)(4)]05/11/1999National
Directives07/15/1992 - CPL 2.34 CH-6 - Changes to the Construction Standard Alleged Violation Elements (SAVES) Manual07/22/2003National
Interpretations1926.1051(a) - The use of ladders and fall protection by steel erectors.07/20/1992National
Interpretations1926.1053(a)(6)(i) - Metal ladder rungs are required to be skid-resistant.10/09/1992National
Interpretations1926.1053(b)(22) - Loads carried by persons climbing or descending a ladder.04/02/1992National
Interpretations1926.1060 - Rear fly extension ladders manufactured by Keller Industries.04/16/1992National
Interpretations1926.32 - Keller ladder proper set up.12/01/1993National
Interpretations1926.501 - OSHA policy regarding the use of rebar assemblies as ladders.08/11/1995National
Violations2006 Violations Summary for Stairways and Ladders - Construction (PDF) National
Violations2008 Violations Summary for Stairways and Ladders - Construction (PDF) National
Regulations29 CFR § 1926.1050 Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart National
Regulations29 CFR § 1926.1051 General requirements National
Regulations29 CFR § 1926.1052 Stairways National
Regulations29 CFR § 1926.1053 Ladders National
Regulations29 CFR § 1926.1060 Training requirements National
InterpretationsAccess steps or ladders for getting on and off a flatbed trailer.08/12/1997National
InterpretationsApplicability of OSHA's ladder standard, 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart X to a particular situation.[1926.1050; 1926.1053(a)(1); 1926.1053(a)(1)(ii)]07/18/2002National
InterpretationsApplicability of Subpart L and Subpart X to stair towers used for access to multistory buildings.[1926 Subpart L; 1926 Subpart X]02/23/2000National
InterpretationsApplicable regulations to a metal cable ladder that is similar to a Jacob's Ladder.[1926.1050(a); 1926.1050(b); 1926.1053; 1910.1053(a); 1926.1053(b)(5)(iii); 1926.951(c)(1); 1926.1053(b)(12)]11/03/2003National
InterpretationsAre podium ladders covered under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X or Subpart L? 12/10/2007National
InterpretationsCompliance of automatically retractable rest platforms used with self-retracting lifelines for meeting requirements for fixed ladder safety equipment.[1926.1053(a)(19); 1926.1053(a)(19)(i); 1926.1053(a)(19)(ii); 1926.1053(a)(19)(iii); 19212/06/2004National
InterpretationsConstruction standards for equipment such as Shuttle Buggy.[1926.600; 1926.601; 1926.555; 1926.1050; 1926.1053; 1926.800; 1926.407]05/23/2001National
Questions & AnswersDoes a ladder have to be tied off if used to access an elevated work platform more than 6 feet above the ground?05/31/2007National
Questions & AnswersDoes OSHA require three points of contact while ascedning or desending ladders?08/09/2006National
InterpretationsFall protection requirements for fixed and portable ladders in construction.[1926.1053(a)(19); 1926.1053(a)(18); 1926.502(d)(16)(iii); 1926.1050(b)]01/13/2000National
Questions & AnswersIf an employee performing general maintenance is standing on a 6' portable extension ladder that is on a elevated surface (catwalk 25 foot above the floor)12/16/2003National
Questions & AnswersIs there a grandfather clause with old machines?06/09/2005National
InterpretationsLetter of compliance for a ladder stand-off with handrails device.10/05/1995National
InterpretationsMinimum toe clearance for workers using manhole rungs during construction work.[1926.27(c)(4); 1926.1053(a)(13)]02/13/2004National
InterpretationsOSHA compliance of Terra Flex stair system (models L-400 and A-500).[1926.1052; 1926.1053; 1926.1050; 1926.502(h); 1926.502(j); 1926.1051(a)]05/23/2001National
InterpretationsOSHA Guidance concerning use of clip on products for ladders to facilitate transport of the ladder or other objects.[1926.1053(b)(4); 1926.1053(b)(3); 1910.25; 1910.26]04/26/2002National
InterpretationsOSHA's fixed ladder requirements do not apply to vehicle-mounted fixed ladders.02/05/2001National
InterpretationsOSHA's requirements for enclosed hardware used in 'third rail' ladder safety devices for towers.08/07/1997National
InterpretationsPortable ladders not extending 3 feet above upper landing must be secured.[1926.1053; 1926.1053(b)(1)] 02/26/2004National
InterpretationsRequirements for attachable scaffold ladders used in construction; toe-hold minimum distance requirement.[1926.451(e); 1926.451(e)(2); 1926.451(e)(2)(i); 1926.451(e)(2)(ii); 1926.451(e)(2)(iii); 1926.451(e)(2)(iv); 1926.451(e)(2)(v); 19211/17/2003National
Written PlansStairways and Ladders Plan National
InterpretationsThe upper rails and end caps of self-supporting ladders are not required to be slip-resistant.[1926.1053; 1926.1053(b)(7)]05/03/2004National
InterpretationsUse of fixed ladders constructed prior to the effective date of 29 CFR 1926 -- Subpart X. [1926.1053; 1926.1053(a)(4)(i); 1926.1053(a)(6)(i); 1926.1053(a)(18); 1926.1053(a)(19); 1926.1060]09/05/2006National
InterpretationsWhether a concrete form panel with horizontal ribs meets the requirements in Part 1926 Subpart X for fixed ladders. [1926.1050; 1926.1050(b); 1926.1053; 1926.1053(a)(13)]06/12/2006National
InterpretationsWhether OSHA requirements prohibit working from a portable stepladder and, if not, whether fall protection is required. 29 CFR 1926.1053(b). 11/28/2007National