Osha Fixed Roof Ladder

Department of labor s occupational health and safety administration osha implemented new requirements for fixed ladders on buildings.

Osha fixed roof ladder.

As seen in the picture below featuring new ladder system we recommend a wider climbing surface to accommodate a ladder lifeline system and to make the ladder easier to climb. Fixed ladders shall be provided with cages wells ladder safety devices or self retracting lifelines where the length of climb is less than 24 feet 7 3 m but the top of the ladder is at a distance greater than 24 feet 7 3 m above lower levels. 1917 118 e 2 when a well or cage is used ladders with length of climb exceeding 30 feet 9 14 m shall comply with the following provisions. Figure d 2 slide step fixed ladder sections.

Per osha 1910 23 b 4 ladder rungs steps and cleats have a minimum clear width of 16 inches measured before installation of ladder safety systems for fixed ladders. On fixed ladders the perpendicular distance from the centerline of the rungs to the nearest permanent object on the climbing side of the ladder shall be 36 inches for a pitch of 76 degrees and 30 inches for a pitch of 90 degrees fig. Fixed ladders more than 20 feet 6 1 m in height shall be provided with a cage well or ladder safety device. 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.

Figure d 3 example of counterbalanced hatch cover at roof. Understanding these new ladder regulations can be confusing and you can spend a great deal of time referencing the standard interpretations pages on the osha website and still not find the answers you need. 1917 118 e 2 i.