Fixed ladders (that extend more than 24 feet (7.3 m) above a lower level) · 1910.28 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection

What is the hazard situation for Fixed ladders (that extend more than 24 feet (7.3 m) above a lower level) · 1910.28 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection?

For Fixed ladders (that extend more than 24 feet (7.3 m) above a lower level) · 1910.28 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection, hazard situation is Fixed ladders (that extend more than 24 feet (7.3 m) above a lower level); standard is 1910.28 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection; trigger height is more than 24 feet (7.3 m) above a lower level; required protection once triggered is Each fixed ladder installed on and after November 19, 2018, is equipped with a personal fall arrest system or a ladder safety system; subpart is Subpart D —Walking-Working Surfaces, recorded from its source on 2026-08-25; source re-checked 2026-09-14.

(9) Fixed ladders (that extend more than 24 feet (7.3 m) above a lower level). (i) For fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet (7.3 m) above a lower level, the employer must ensure: (A) Existing fixed ladders. Each fixed ladder installed before November 19, 2018 is equipped with a personal fall arrest system, ladder safety system, cage, or well; (B) New fixed ladders. Each fixed ladder installed on and after November 19, 2018, is equipped with a personal fall arrest system or a ladder safety system;

— ecfr.gov, retrieved 2026-08-25