Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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 April 11, 2019, located at 1500 Weaver Drive in Granville, Ohio, employees ascended and descended a 16 foot Werner aluminum extension ladder that did not extend at least three feet above the roof's eave, thereby exposing the employees to a maximum fall hazard of approximately 11 feet. b. On or about April 11, 2019, located at 1500 Weaver Drive in Granville, Ohio, employees ascended and descended a MPX22 Gorilla Ladders aluminum extension ladder that did not extend at least three feet above the roof's eave, thereby exposing the employees to a maximum fall hazard of approximately 11 feet.