Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A 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. a. On or about December 5, 2019, at the above addressed jobsite, a portable ladder used to access the roof did not extend at least three (3') feet above the upper landing surface, was not secured at its top to a rigid support, and a grasping device was not provided, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with falls.