Platforms used with fixed ladders provide a horizontal surface of at least 24 inches by 30 inches 61 cm by 76 cm.
Osha roof ladder requirements 2019.
A ladder that is less than 24 feet high does not require a fall arrest system of any sort.
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.
For through ladders the steps or rungs are omitted from the extensions and the side rails are flared to provide not less than 24 inches 61cm and not more than 30 inches 76 cm of clearance.
If the parapet is continuous the access level shall be the top of the parapet.
Wells must be free of projections.
Why the time gap.
Under the new regulations a ladder over 24 feet high will require a personal fall arrest system or ladder safety system.
Bottoms of wells above the point of access.
These are meant to protect climbers as they ascend.
Inside faces of wells on the climbing side of the ladder must extend between 27 inches 68 cm and 30 inches 76 cm.
If you already have a cage attached to a fixed ladder osha will accept its use for the next 19 years.
Previously a fixed ladder with a cage required a landing platform at a maximum interval of 30 feet.
For a parapet ladder the access level shall be the roof if the parapet is cut to permit passage through the parapet.
Inside widths of wells must be at least 30 inches 76 cm.
Note to paragraph g.
Section 1910 28 establishes the requirements that employers must follow on the use of cages and wells as a means of fall protection.
Wells must completely encircle the ladder.
Multi section ladders with a climb of 24 feet or more require rest points.
Osha is giving general industry workplaces including warehouses utilities retail and manufacturing some time to transition.
Figure d 14 clearances for fixed ladders in wells.
Although a current osha requirement our fall protection inspection teams see ladders that do not pass the simple climbing width regulation of a minimum of 16 inches.
When a ladder safety system is provided the maximum clearance between side rails of the extension must not exceed 36 inches 91 cm.
Intermediate structural members for example midrails or screens must be installed when there is no wall or parapet wall at least 21 inches high 29 cfr 1926 502 b 2.
The top rails of a guardrail system must be 39 to 45 inches above the walking working surface 29 cfr 1926 502 b 1.
The following requirements apply to all ladders as indicated including job made ladders.
Occupational safety health.
What about landing platforms.
