Osha Approved Roof Access Ladder

A ladder that is less than 24 feet high does not require a fall arrest system of any sort.

Osha approved roof access ladder.

Platforms shall be not less than 24 inches in width and 30 inches in length. Below is a table of frequently cited osha standards for roofing contractors during fy 2013. The ladder of steel construction is exactly 24 feet in height 18 inches in width and terminated at the roof scuttle. If the parapet is continuous the access level shall be the top of the parapet.

All landing platforms shall be equipped with standard railings and toeboards so arranged as to give safe access to the ladder. Whether it s an access ladder model that s caged or uncaged we have what you re looking for. Every ez series fixed access ladder complies with osha s revised 1910 23 regulations for ladders and carries a limited lifetime warranty. For parapet ladders the access level is.

For a parapet ladder the access level shall be the roof if the parapet is cut to permit passage through the parapet. The ladder contains no safety cage or other means of fall prevention. 1910 23 d 4 i the roof if the parapet is cut to permit passage through the parapet. If the total length of the climb on a fixed ladder equals or exceeds 24 feet 7 3 m the ladder must be equipped with ladder safety devices.

1910 27 d 2 iii one rung of any section of ladder shall be located at the level of the landing laterally served by the ladder. These ladder sections must be offset from adjacent sections and landing platforms must be provided at maximum intervals of 50 feet 15 2 m. The 3 4 inch diameter ladder rungs are spaced 12 inches on center and welded to the 2 5 inch wide side rails. The side rails of through or sidestep ladders extend at least 42 inches 1 1 m above the top of the access level or landing platform served by the ladder.

You can choose any pfas provided it meets the osha requirements in section 1926 502 d. For more information on our aluminum roof access ladders or to request a custom quote. If not we can custom fabricate a design based on your needs that s our promise. 24 inches this extension above the access level must be at least 24 inches wide to accommodate the width of climber s body and not more than 30 inches of clearance allowing the climber to easily reach both hand rails.

Or self retracting lifelines and rest platforms at intervals not to exceed 150 feet 45 7 m. Osha standards frequently cited during fy 2013 inspections of roofing contractors naics 238160 rank by number of citations issued categories standard 1 duty to have fall protection 1926 501 2 ladder safety 1926 1053 3 fall protection training requirements. Per osha 1910 23 d 4 the side rails of through or sidestep ladders must extend 42 inches above the top of the access level or landing platform served by the ladder. Or a cage or well and multiple ladder sections with each ladder section not to exceed 50 feet 15 2 m in length.

Under the new regulations a ladder over 24 feet high will require a personal fall arrest system or ladder safety system.