Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A 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: Location: Jobsite in front of 10 - 12 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA Employees are exposed to falls when using ladders placed in trenches that are not secured or extended three-feet above the side of the trench. The employer routinely fails to assure effective protection from falls and other hazards associated with ascending or descending ladders as required by the standard, as demonstrated on or about October 17, 2016 through 21, 2016, when employees ascending/descending the 20 foot extension ladder, to access/egress the approximately 12 foot deep trench, were not protected from falls by securing or extending the ladder at least three-feet above the side of the trench at the site in front of 10 - 12 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that ladders used for accessing and egressing all trenches extend at least three feet above the trench to protect employees from hazards. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance; including an explanation of how these steps protect employees from fall hazards and other hazards associated with working from ladders and accessing and exiting trenches.