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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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Type	Title	Date	State
Interpretations	Maintenance vs. construction; working from fixed ladders.[1910.12; 1926.1053(a)(18); 1926.1053(a)(19); 1926.1053(b)(4)]	05/11/1999	National
Directives	07/15/1992 - CPL 2.34 CH-6 - Changes to the Construction Standard Alleged Violation Elements (SAVES) Manual	07/22/2003	National
Violations	2009 Violation Summary for Ladders - Construction		National
Violations	2011 Violation Summary for Stairways/Ladders - Construction		National
Regulations	29 CFR § 1926.1050 Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart		National
Regulations	29 CFR § 1926.1051 General requirements		National
Regulations	29 CFR § 1926.1052 Stairways		National
Regulations	29 CFR § 1926.1053 Ladders		National
Regulations	29 CFR § 1926.1060 Training requirements		National
Interpretations	Access steps or ladders for getting on and off a flatbed trailer.	08/12/1997	National
Interpretations	Applicability 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)]	07/18/2002	National
Interpretations	Applicability of Subpart L and Subpart X to stair towers used for access to multistory buildings.[1926 Subpart L; 1926 Subpart X]	02/23/2000	National
Interpretations	Applicable 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)]	11/03/2003	National
Interpretations	Are podium ladders covered under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X or Subpart L?	12/10/2007	National
Interpretations	Compliance 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); 192	12/06/2004	National
Interpretations	Construction standards for equipment such as Shuttle Buggy.[1926.600; 1926.601; 1926.555; 1926.1050; 1926.1053; 1926.800; 1926.407]	05/23/2001	National
Interpretations	Fall 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)]	01/13/2000	National
Interpretations	Keller ladder proper set up.[1926.32]	12/01/1993	National
Interpretations	Letter of compliance for a ladder stand-off with handrails device.	10/05/1995	National
Interpretations	Loads carried by persons climbing or descending a ladder.[1926.1053(b)(22)]	04/02/1992	National
Interpretations	Metal ladder rungs are required to be skid-resistant.[1926.1053(a)(6)(i)]	10/09/1992	National
Interpretations	Minimum toe clearance for workers using manhole rungs during construction work.[1926.27(c)(4); 1926.1053(a)(13)]	02/13/2004	National
Interpretations	OSHA 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)]	05/23/2001	National
Interpretations	OSHA 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]	04/26/2002	National
Interpretations	OSHA policy regarding the use of rebar assemblies as ladders.[1926.501]	08/11/1995	National
Interpretations	OSHA's fixed ladder requirements do not apply to vehicle-mounted fixed ladders.	02/05/2001	National
Interpretations	OSHA's requirements for enclosed hardware used in 'third rail' ladder safety devices for towers.	08/07/1997	National
Interpretations	Portable ladders not extending 3 feet above upper landing must be secured.[1926.1053; 1926.1053(b)(1)]	02/26/2004	National
Interpretations	Rear fly extension ladders manufactured by Keller Industries.[1926.1060]	04/16/1992	National
Interpretations	Requirements 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); 192	11/17/2003	National
Meetings	Stairway and Ladder Safety in Construction (Word)		National
Quizzes	Stairway and Ladder Safety in Construction (Word)		National
Plans	Stairways and Ladders Plan		National
Interpretations	The upper rails and end caps of self-supporting ladders are not required to be slip-resistant.[1926.1053; 1926.1053(b)(7)]	05/03/2004	National
Interpretations	The use of ladders and fall protection by steel erectors.[1926.1051(a)]	07/20/1992	National
Interpretations	Use 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]	09/05/2006	National
Interpretations	Whether 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)]	06/12/2006	National
Interpretations	Whether OSHA requirements prohibit working from a portable stepladder and, if not, whether fall protection is required. 29 CFR 1926.1053(b).	11/28/2007	National