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What are the ladder safety requirements on construction sites?
Ladders must meet 29 CFR 1926.1053: side rails extend 3 ft above landing or be secured with a grabrail [5(b)(1)]; ladders must be free of oil/grease [5(b)(2)]; not overloaded [5(b)(3)]; used only for intended purpose [5(b)(4)]; angled so horizontal distance from top support to foot is 1/4 working length [5(b)(5)]. Fixed ladders must have side rails extending 42 in above access level [5(a)(24)]; extensions must omit steps/rungs and flare side rails [5(a)(25)]. For scaffolds, ladders must meet 1926.1053, not be job-made, and prevent slipping [6(k)(2-3)]; platforms ≤20 ft high [6(k)(1)].
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