Ladder Safety: Reducing Falls in Construction: Safe Use of Job-made Wooden Ladders Fact Sheet

This fact sheet lists some of the hazards workers may encounter while working on job-made wooden ladders and explains what employers and workers can do to reduce injuries.

Using ladders presents inherent risk. Proper training on the use of ladders and inspection and maintenance reduce the risk. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) …

Learn how to use ladders safely and comply with OSHA and ANSI standards. Find out the types, inspection, positioning, loading and climbing procedures of ladders.

Ladders are safe, useful tools when used properly. Many of the basic safety rules that apply to most tools also apply to the safe use of a ladder: • If you feel tired or dizzy, or are prone to …

A one-page guide to prevent falls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination and extension) in the workplace. Learn how to inspect, use and secure ladders properly, and avoid …

Learn how to prevent falls and electrocutions from stepladders by following OSHA and ANSI standards. Find out how to inspect, select, train and use stepladders safely and correctly.

These hazards can be eliminated or substantially reduced by following good safety practices. This fact sheet examines some of the hazards workers may encounter while working on …

OSHA’s requirements for stepladders are in Subpart X—Stairways and Ladders of OSHA’s Construction standards. What is a Stepladder? A stepladder is a portable, self-supporting, A …

General requirements for all ladders. The employer must ensure: Ladder rungs, steps, and cleats are parallel, level, and uniformly spaced when the ladder is in position for use;

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a number of standards related to ladder use. The requirements for specific types of ladders can be found at Stairways and …

Feb 24, 2023 · In recognition of National Ladder Safety Month in March, OSHA is highlighting its large selection of ladder safety resources to help protect workers from falls, electrocution and …

Safety Requirements for Job-Made Ladders (referenced in Appendix A to Subpart X of Part 1926—Ladders) and ANSI A.14.4-2009—Safety Requirements for Job-Made Wooden …

This informational booklet provides a general overview of OSHA rules for stairways and ladders used in construction, alteration, repair, painting, decorating and demolition of worksites. It …

Apr 1, 2021 · This fact sheet examines some of the hazards workers may encounter while working on stepladders and explains what employers and workers can do to reduce injuries. OSHA’s …