Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support. a. Located at 4575 Samoyed Drive in Canal Winchester, Ohio: On or about July 22, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the ladder used to access the second story extended at least three feet above the door way opening, thereby exposing employees to a fall hazard from approximately ten feet. b. Located at 4575 Samoyed Drive in Canal Winchester, Ohio: On or about July 22, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the ladder used to access the third story extended at least three feet above the floor opening, thereby exposing employees to a fall hazard from approximately ten feet.