[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 30, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 30CFR56.11025]



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                       TITLE 30--MINERAL RESOURCES

 

  CHAPTER I--MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

 

PART 56_SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS_SURFACE METAL AND NONMETAL MINES

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                          Subpart J_Travelways

 

Sec.  56.11025  Railed landings, backguards, and other protection for 

fixed ladders.



    Fixed ladders, except on mobile equipment, shall be offset and have 

substantial railed landings at least every 30 feet unless backguards or 

equivalent protection, such as safety belts and safety lines, are 

provided.