Section 1910.28 establishes the employer's duty to provide fall protection for employees on fixed ladders, and § 1910.29 specifies the criteria for fall protection systems for fixed ladders.

Oct 21, 2025 · Maintain a 3-point contact (two hands and a foot, or two feet and a hand) when climbing/descending a ladder. Face the ladder when climbing or descending. Keep the body inside …

Ladders may only be used for the purposes for which they were designed. Ladders must be inspected before use in each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that …

May 16, 2025 · Protect your crew from falls and injuries with this Ladder Safety 2025 guide. Learn smart, OSHA-compliant steps for safer ladder use on every job site.

Jan 16, 2025 · Our article reviews OSHA guidelines for safe ladder usage, covers safe and unsafe ladder practices, and provides tips on safety inspections and storage!

Ladder Safety: Reducing Falls in Construction: Safe Use of Job-made Wooden Ladders Fact Sheet (OSHA FS-3661 - 2024) (English: PDF )

Jan 23, 2024 · Using a ladder puts you at risk for a ladder-related fall injury. Ladder fall injuries are a persistent hazard both in the workplace and at home. There are five major causes of ladder fall …

Learn OSHA ladder safety standards, hazard prevention, proper use, and inspection techniques to reduce workplace falls and ensure compliance.

Using ladders poses inherent risk. The risk can be greatly reduced by training ladder users, completing ladder inspections and proper ladder maintenance. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration …