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29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15): Ladders were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after an occurrence that could affect their safe use: Location: Jobsite in front of 10 - 12 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA Ladders provided by Atlantic Drain Service Company are not inspected for defects by a company designated competent person. The employer routinely fails to assure effective protection against hazards associated with ladders which are not inspected for defects as required by the standard, as demonstrated on or about October 17, 2016 to October 21, 2016, when employees, working in a trench, approximately 12 feet below grade, were not protected from such hazards at the site in front of 10 - 12 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that ladders are inspected by a competent person on a periodic basis and after any occurrence that could affect there safe use 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 hazards associated with damaged or defective ladders.