# Standard Interpretations
1 - 1926.1053(b)(13) - Clarification on whether a worker is allowed to stand on the top step of equipment, similar in design to a step stool
2 - 1926.1053(b)(13) - Clarification on when a trestle ladder would be considered a stepladder.
3 - 1926.1053(b)(4) - Using a stepladder as a non-self-supporting ladder.
4 - 1926.1053(b)(10) - The use of cable hook assemblies, pole grip assemblies, or adjustable levelers on fiberglass extension ladders used in construction.
5 - 1926.1053(b)(9) - The use of cable hook assemblies, pole grip assemblies, or adjustable levelers on fiberglass extension ladders used in construction.
6 - 1926.1053(b)(7) - The use of cable hook assemblies, pole grip assemblies, or adjustable levelers on fiberglass extension ladders used in construction.
7 - 1926.1053(b)(6) - The use of cable hook assemblies, pole grip assemblies, or adjustable levelers on fiberglass extension ladders used in construction.
8 - 1926.1053(b)(3) - The use of cable hook assemblies, pole grip assemblies, or adjustable levelers on fiberglass extension ladders used in construction.
9 - 1926.1053(b)(1) - The use of cable hook assemblies, pole grip assemblies, or adjustable levelers on fiberglass extension ladders used in construction.
10 - 1926.1053(b)(13) - Whether OSHA requirements prohibit working from a portable stepladder and, if not, whether fall protection is required. 29 CFR 1926.1053(b).
11 - 1926.1053(b)(4) - Whether OSHA requirements prohibit working from a portable stepladder and, if not, whether fall protection is required. 29 CFR 1926.1053(b).
12 - 1926.1053(b)(3) - Whether OSHA requirements prohibit working from a portable stepladder and, if not, whether fall protection is required. 29 CFR 1926.1053(b).
13 - 1926.1053(b), 1926.1053(b)(3), 1926.1053(b)(4), 1926.1053(b)(13) - Whether OSHA requirements prohibit working from a portable stepladder and, if not, whether fall protection is required. 29 CFR 1926.1053(b).
14 - 1926.1053(b)(1) - Rail extensions for a portable ladder;step-through ladder device.
15 - 1926.1053(b)(1) - Applicability of scaffold fall protection to guardrails near ladder access areas on scaffolds; toeboards across ladder access areas.
16 - 1926.1053(b)(7) - The meaning of standards can only be modified through the rulemaking process, not through a letter of interpretation.
17 - 1926.1053(b)(8) - The use of extension cord while working from scissor lift; requirement to secure or barricade a ladder.
18 - 1926.1053(b)(7) - The upper rails and end caps of self-supporting ladders are not required to be slip-resistant.
19 - 1926.1053(b)(1) - Portable ladders not extending 3 feet above upper landing must be secured.
20 - 1926.1053(b)(12) - Applicable regulations to a metal cable ladder that is similar to a Jacob's Ladder.
21 - 1926.1053(b)(5)(iii) - Applicable regulations to a metal cable ladder that is similar to a Jacob's Ladder.
22 - 1926.1053(b)(3) - OSHA Guidance concerning use of clip on products for ladders to facilitate transport of the ladder or other objects.
23 - 1926.1053(b)(4) - OSHA Guidance concerning use of clip on products for ladders to facilitate transport of the ladder or other objects.
24 - 1926.1053(b)(4) - Maintenance vs. construction; working from fixed ladders.
25 - 1926.1053(b)(5)(i) - Portable ladders.
26 - 1926.1053(b), 1926.1053(b)(5)(i) - Portable ladders.
27 - 1926.1053(b)(22) - Whether or not fall protection is to be used when reinforcing steel is being installed and application of OSHA's job-made ladder requirements to rebar cages.
28 - 1926.1053(b)(5)(i) - Use of temporary vertical ladders.
29 - 1926.1053(b)(22) - Loads carried by persons climbing or descending a ladder.
30 - 1926.1053(b) - Use of ladders positioned against columns
31 - 1926.1053(b)(1) - General requirements of ladders
32 - 1926.1053(b)(1) - Ladders extending more than 36 inches above the landing do not need to have the rungs above the landing removed so as to facilitate employees stepping between the side rails.