Fixed Ladders on Grain Storage and Handling Equipment

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.

February 19, 2021

Alex Lindenstein
AGI-MFS
2928 E. Highway 30
Grand Island, Nebraska 68801

Dear Mr. Lindenstein:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the OSHA standard at 29 CFR § 1910.28(b)(9)(i)(B). This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any questions not delineated within your original correspondence. The question you provided in your inquiry is paraphrased below. OSHA's response follows your question.

Personal Fall Arrest System or Ladder Safety System on Fixed Ladders

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.

May 17, 2019

Mr. Tyler Huckaby, P.E.
Structural Engineer
Quality Execution, Inc.
1511 Main Street
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620

Dear Mr. Huckaby:

Personal Fall Arrest System or Ladder Safety System on Fixed Ladders, and Fixed Ladders Used on Grain Silos for Emergency Escape

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.

October 18, 2019

Mr. Keith W. Harkins, CSP
1720 Centre Park Drive East
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

Dear Mr. Harkins:

Thank you for your November 7, 2018, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), regarding fixed ladders covered under OSHA’s General Industry Walking-Working Surfaces standard. This letter replaces our previous response to you dated April 16, 2019, which has been rescinded. The background information and questions you provided in your inquiry are paraphrased below. OSHA’s responses follow your questions.