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) On or about November 2, 2021, at a worksite located at 904/908 Jefferson Street in Algoma, Wisconsin; employees utilized a multi-position ladder to access/egress a second story dormer from the vestibule that did not extend at least three feet above the landing surface, exposing employees to trip and fall hazards. b) On or about November 2, 2021, at a worksite located at 904/908 Jefferson Street in Algoma, Wisconsin; employees utilized an extension ladder to egress the second story that did not extend at least three feet above the landing surface, exposing employees to a fall hazard.