Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001E 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: Hector Hernandez does not ensure employees are protected from falling from ladders that are properly set up with the top of the ladder at least 3' above the upper landing surfaces to provide a hand hold while stepping on and off of the ladders, and does not ensure the employees have been trained by a competent person to properly set up and use ladders or to understand and follow the Standards in this subpart. This most recently occurred on March 28, 2018, at Lot 25 Rivermor Dr. Sheboygan, WI. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including the names and qualifications of the persons it is designating as competent, and a description of their responsibilities.