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 2484-2496 Lakemere Way, Columbus, Ohio: On or about March 21, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that the ladder side rails extended at least three feet above the upper landing surface used to gain access to the working level of the residential apartment building. The top of the ladder did not extend above the roof's eave at least three feet, thereby exposing employees to a fall hazard of 18 feet 1 inch. b. Located at 1605-1625 Yeardley Trail, Columbus, Ohio: On or about March 21, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that the ladder side rails extended at least three feet above the upper landing surface used to gain access to the working level of the residential apartment building. The top of the ladder did not extend above the roof's eave at least three feet, thereby exposing employees to a fall hazard of 18 feet 1 inch.