Fixed Ladder Fall Protection Requirements

Ladders installed before november 19 2018 are exempt from the requirement until 2036.

Fixed ladder fall protection requirements. The deal with fixed ladders cages wells person fall arrest and deadlines is understood 2018 2036. 5 thoughts on osha changes ladder fall protection requirements osha 1910 28 philip merli july 25 2017 at 9 18 am. Fall protection must be provided for employees climbing or working on fixed ladders above 24 feet. For existing fixed or permanently mounted ladders that extend 24 feet above a lower level osha developed a timeline to phase out the use of ladder cages as a means of fall protection.

Osha updated their fixed ladder rules occupational health and safety standards subpart d standard 1910 28. What has changed with osha standards. Ensuring fixed ladders over 24 feet including those on outdoor advertising structures are equipped with a cage well personal fall arrest system or ladder safety system 2 years and replacing cages and wells used as fall protection with ladder safety or personal fall arrest systems on all fixed ladders over 24 feet 20 years. 29 cfr 1926 1053 a 19 states that fall protection must be provided whenever the length of climb on a fixed ladder equals or exceeds 24 feet.

In 2016 osha general industry regulations were updated with new requirements aimed at improving protection from falls at height rather than general safety during a fall.