Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access: At the jobsite, an employee was observed using an extension ladder to gain access on and off the residential roof, approximately 18 feet eave to ground level, where the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface. The worker was exposed to a potential fall hazard. Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).