Access steps or ladders for getting on and off a flatbed trailer.

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.

August 12, 1997

Mr. Bert L. Nelson
dba Q-2 Company-General Contractor
P. 0. Box 575
Prosser, Washington 99350

Dear Mr. Nelson:

Thank you for your letter of October 20, 1996, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) concerning access steps or ladders for getting on and off a flatbed trailer. We apologize for the delay in responding to your letter.

Ramps: guarding and means of access to a higher elevation.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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 28, 1996

[Name Withheld]

Dear [Name Withheld]:

This is in response to your letter of November 25, 1995, inquiring about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) publications "... or list of rules that govern the laying down and safety requirements of concrete ramps," at the entrances of buildings. We apologize for the delay in responding to your request.

Clarification of OSHA policy regarding the use of scaffold stairs for access to a multi-story structure.

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.

August 22, 2000

Mr. J. Robert Harrell
President
Safety Management Services
4012 Santa Nella Place
San Diego, CA 92130-2291

Dear Mr. Harrell:

This is in response to your letters dated February 29 and April 17, 2000, to OSHA's Directorate of Construction. I apologize for the delay in providing this response.

Whether ladders must be provided for access/egress for employees climbing columns to make initial connections; whether the initial connection referenced in Question #42 of Directive Number CPL 02-01-034 must be by two wrench-tight bolts?

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.

 

Corrections to Rule Document Covering Safety Standards for Stairways and Ladders Used in the Construction Industry

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    56:2585
  • Title:
Abstract:

The following corrections are to be made in the rule document on Safety Standards for Stairways and Ladders Used in the Construction Industry, beginning on page 47660 in the 11/14/90 issue of the Federal Register. 1926.1050: in the definition for Portable Ladder, in the first line, "than" should read "that". 1926.1051(c)(5): 3rd column, 3rd line, "with" should read "without". 1926.1053(a)(5): 2nd column, 1st line, "run" should read "rung".

Final Rule on Safety Standards for Stairways and Ladders Used in the Construction Industry

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    55:47660
  • Title:
Abstract:

OSHA is amending its Construction Industry Standards by revising and relocating the existing provisions for stairways and ladders from existing Subpart L - Ladders and Scaffolds and Subpart M - Floors and Wall Openings, and Stairways, into subpart X. This final rule reformats the rules into a more logical grouping of topics. This revision also focuses on the principal hazards involved when working on stairways and ladders and eliminates what OSHA believes to be unnecessary and redundant provisions in the existing standards.

Construction

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    36:15437
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract Only

Construction

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    36:8311
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:

Light residential construction; 1926.1051(b)(1) which was formerly 1915.1051(b)(1); 
effective date delayed until 8/15/71.