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.

Ladders newly installed or altered after november 19 2018 require a ladder safety system or personal fall arrest system. We hope you find this information helpful. Figure d 3 example of counterbalanced hatch cover at roof. 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.

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. Fall protection must be provided for employees climbing or working on fixed ladders above 24 feet. Note to paragraph d. Figure d 2 slide step fixed ladder sections.

Within 20 years all ladders extending more than 24 feet must have a ladder. 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. Thank you for your interest in occupational safety and health.