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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 201 Haughton Lane, Lewis Center, Ohio: On or about January 20, 2022, an employee utilized a portable ladder to access the first story roof of the two-story new-build house to install a roof. The ladder in use did not extend at least three feet above the upper landing surfaces being accessed, nor did it have a grasping device in place. The employee was thereby exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 9 feet. b. Located at 201 Haughton Lane, Lewis Center, Ohio: On or about January 20, 2022, an employee utilized a portable ladder to access the second story roof of the two-story new-build house to install a roof. The ladder in use did not extend at least three feet above the upper landing surfaces being accessed, nor did it have a grasping device in place. The employee was thereby exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 24 feet.