De minimis notices for ladders with rung lengths that do not comply with the Fixed Ladders standard.

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July 28, 1975

Mr. James J. Howard
Safety Director
Vickers, Incorporated
5353 Highland Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39206

Dear Mr. Howard:

This is in reference to your request for a variance from Section 1910.27(b)(1)(iii) - Fixed Ladders, Rungs and Cleats, of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

You have indicated that your 37 foot fixed metal ladder meets all the specifications of 29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)(iii) in that the clear length of rungs are 14 1/2" rather than 16" as required by the standard.

Rung spacing for fixed ladders.

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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

November 27, 1981

Mr. Richard V. Field, P.E.
A.O. Smith Harvecorn Products, Inc.
550 West Algonquin Road
P.O. Box 395
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60006

Dear Mr. Field:

Fixed ladder surface finish requirements

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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 30, 2014

Mr. Mark Hochstetler
President
Honeyville Metal, Inc.
4200 South 900 West
Topeka, IN 46571-9142

Dear Mr. Hochstetler:

Thank you for your letter dated September 16, 2013, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for a clarification of OSHA's standards pertaining to 29 CFR 1910.27, Fixed ladders. This constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated within your original correspondence.

Enforcement Guidance for General Industry Rope Descent System (RDS) Anchorage Requirements (29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1))

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

November 20, 2017