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| # | Letters of Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 1 | - 1926.1053(a)(18) - Use of fixed ladders constructed prior to the effective date of 29 CFR 1926 - Subpart X. |
| 2 | - 1926.1053(a)(18) - Whether 29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(18) and 1926.1053(a)(19) apply to an attachable ladder used on scaffolding. |
| 3 | - 1926.1053(a)(18) - Fall protection requirements for fixed and portable ladders in construction. |
| 4 | - 1926.1053(a)(18) - Maintenance vs. construction; working from fixed ladders. |