Use of fixed ladders constructed prior to the effective date of 29 CFR 1926 - Subpart X.

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.

September 5, 2006

Mr. Stanford T. Liang, CIH, CSP
Corporate Health and Safety Officer
KTA-Tator, Inc.
115 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275

Re: Use of fixed ladders constructed prior to the effective date of 29 CFR 1926 - Subpart X.

Dear Mr. Liang:

Using a stepladder as a non-self-supporting ladder.

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.

 

 

Clarification on when a trestle ladder would be considered a stepladder.

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.

January 3, 2012

Brian D. Monistere, P.E.
Professional Safety Services
Post Office Box 321029
Flowood, MS 39232

Dear Mr. Monistere:

Thank you for your March 18, 2011, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Directorate of Standards and Guidance. Since it involves construction issues, it has been forwarded to the Directorate of Construction for response.

Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica; Approval of Collections of Information

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    81:48708-48710
  • Title:
    Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica; Approval of Collections of Information 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 143 (Tuesday, July 26, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 48708-48710]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-17270]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, and 1926

[Docket No.

Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment; Corrections

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    79:56955-56962
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 185 (Wednesday, September 24, 2014)][Rules and Regulations][Pages 56955-56962]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-22148]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926

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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.