Osha Fixed Ladder Fall Protection

For existing fixed or permanently mounted ladders that extend 24 feet above a lower level osha developed a timeline to phase out the use of ladder cages as a means of fall protection.

Osha fixed ladder fall protection.

For existing ladders within two years employers must install a cage well ladder safety system or personal fall arrest system on fixed ladders that do not have any fall protection. Ladder ladder sections must have a ladder safety or personal fall protection system. Cages are not permissible as a means of fall protection for new fixed ladders erected on or after november 19 2018 as a personal fall arrest or a ladder safety system must be installed in accordance with 1910 28 b 9 i b. 29 cfr 1926 1053 a 19 states that fall protection must be provided whenever the length of climb on a fixed ladder equals or exceeds 24 feet.

For new fixed ladders erected on or after november 19 2018 the employer must equip the ladder with a ladder safety or personal fall arrest system 1910 28 b 9 i b for ladder repairs and replacements when an employer replaces any portion of a fixed ladder the replacement must be equipped with a ladder safety or personal fall arrest. We hope you find this information helpful. Within 20 years all ladders extending more than 24 feet must have a ladder. Figure d 3 example of counterbalanced hatch cover at roof.

Note to paragraph d. Thank you for your interest in occupational safety and health. Section 1910 28 establishes the employer s duty to provide fall protection for employees on fixed ladders and 1910 29 specifies the criteria for fall protection systems for fixed ladders.