Bates College has developed Ladder Safety Guidelines to safeguard employees that perform work with portable ladders. These guidelines are intended to prevent ladder-related accidents and to promote ...

Each year, ladder safety makes it near the top of the most cited type of OSHA violations, so it gets a lot of attention. The OSHA regulations are located in 29CFR.1926.1050, which is also Subpart X.

Phase-In of Ladder Safety Systems. Over the next 20 years, OSHA will require personal fall arrest systems on fixed ladders over 24 feet and will prohibit the use of now traditional ladder cages ...

The OSHA standard for ladders, 1926.1053, specifies protocols to ensure safety, including guidelines for various types of ladders.

Before using a ladder for any purpose, ensure you are using the right ladder for the job, it is free of defects and you have placed it correctly prior to use. For safety-related questions, call ...

Ladder accidents are preventable with thorough safety planning, training, and continuous innovation in product design. Each week during the 2023 National Ladder Safety Month, ALI will focus on ...

Moreover, ladder use was the No. 6 most cited Oregon OSHA standard in 2018, with 148 total violations and initial penalties totaling $109,920.