Another common ladder violation regards proper setup. OSHA requires a 4:1 ratio when using extension ladders; in other words, for every four 4 feet the ladder extends vertically, it must extend 1 foot ...

Most folks use ladders in their day-to-day lives, either professionally or personally. That's why training on safe ladder usage so important—and so difficult, says Mike Van Bree, president of the ...

However, with OSHA’s recent update to the 1910.28 standard requiring ladder safety systems on fixed ladders 24ft or taller, chest d-rings will only become more common in the future.

OSHA mandates fall protection for workers exposed to vertical drops of 6 feet or more in construction (29 CFR 1926.501 (b) (13)) and 4 feet or more in general industry (29 CFR 1910.28 (b) (1) (i)).