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

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed. The employer did not ensure that employees are protected from elevated fall hazards. The condition was most recently observed on or about October 04, 2023, when three employees were observed working on a roof at 1117 Wedgewood Drive in Saint Charles, Missouri. The employer did not ensure that where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface, and where the ladders length allowed, that the ladders side rails were extended at least 3 feet (.9m) above the upper landing surface being accessed. The ladder the employees used to access the roof was extended approximately 1.5 feet beyond the upper landing, or edge of the roof, thus exposing employees to fall hazards.