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04/07/1975 - Ladders extending more than 36 inches above the landing do not need to have the rungs above the landing removed so as to facilitate employees stepping between the side rails. |
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Standard Number: | 1926.451(e)(2); 1926.1053(b)(1) |
April 7, 1975 Mr. Monte Geiger Associated General Contractors Inland Empire Chapter E. 4935 Trent Spokane, WA 99220 Dear Monte: This is in answer to your request for an interpretation on OSHA standard [1926.451(e)(2) and 1926.1053(b)(1)] concerning ladders. We are in agreement with the interpretation you referenced; that is, ladders extending more than 36 inches above the landing need not have the rungs above the landing removed so as to facilitate employees stepping between the side rails. Common sense may dictate that this be done in certain instances, but the standards do not require it. Thank you for your interest and if I can be of any further assistance, please let me know. Sincerely, John A. Granchi Associate Assistant Regional Director Office of Technical Support [Corrected 5/28/2004] |
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