5 thoughts on osha changes ladder fall protection requirements osha 1910 28 philip merli july 25 2017 at 9 18 am.
Osha fixed ladder swing gate.
Osha s newest regulations are in full swing literally march 27 2019 2 59 pm osha s walking working surfaces standard has been revised and published.
Ideal for elevated platforms mezzanines or equipment and anywhere there is an opening in your railing system which is accessed by ladders.
Work is performed further down the platform but it is possible to fall directly down the ladder opening.
Figure d 2 slide step fixed ladder sections.
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The deal with fixed ladders cages wells person fall arrest and deadlines is understood 2018 2036.
The previous osha standard states.
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.
Fixed ladders on outdoor advertising structures covered by article 11.
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.
The above fixed ladder is mounted onto the side of the platform.
This location is not offset and as such would require a swing gate see the below top view sketch for clarification.
Note to paragraph d.
Whether you call them swing gates safety gates ladder way gates drop bars or chains the new osha standard is in effect and it s time to address the changes.
The ladder safety gate is a self closing swing gate which is economical reliable easy to install and closely matches the railings and their dimensional requirements provided for by federal osha.
Protection for floor openings every ladder way floor opening or platform shall be guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard on all exposed sides except at entrances to openings with the passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person cannot walk directly into the opening.
Choose from a wealth of gate options including adjustable gates swing gates safety gates and ladder safety gates.
The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify the requirements for guarding access openings to fixed ladders.
Differences in the regulatory text between paragraphs 1910 23 a 2 and 1910 23 c 1 and silence on this issue in paragraph 1910 23 c 2 and in the fixed ladder standard at 1910 27 have led to some confusion.
Kits are also included so you have everything you need for installation.
Fixed ladders on fire hose drying towers are not required to have a cage well offset platform or ladder safety device if they do not exceed 30 feet in length and provided their use is restricted to trained fire fighters or others equally trained in ladder use.
