Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladder's length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. Lower Roof- An employee working from the lower roof was not protected from a fall hazard while accessing the roof where the portable ladder used for access was not long enough to extend three feet above the landing surface. The ladder was not secured at the top and a grasping device was not provided.