OSHAs complete guide to stairway and ladders rules and regulations in the workplace. Introduction Working on and around stairways and ladders is hazardous. Stairways and ladders are major sources of injuries and fatalities among construction workers for example, and many of the injuries are serious enough to require time off the job. OSHA rules apply to all stairways and ladders used in construction, alteration, repair, painting, decorating and demolition of worksites covered by OSHA’s construction safety and health standards. General Requirements These rules specify when employers must provide stairways and ladders. In general, the standards require the following:

• When there is a break in […]

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