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Cages and wells
Cages and wells were the primary fall protection on fixed ladders installed before November 19, 2018. However, on or before November 19, 2036, existing fixed ladders over 24 feet must be upgraded with personal fall arrest systems or ladder safety systems. All newly installed fixed ladders over 24 feet (those installed on and after November 19, 2018) must have one of those systems.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has said that employers may use a cage or well in combination with a personal fall arrest system or ladder safety system provided that the cage or well does not interfere with the operation of the system.
Cages and wells must be designed, constructed, and maintained:
Cages and wells must:
Employers may choose to install cages or wells on fixed ladders under 24 feet, since those ladders do not require a ladder safety system or fall protection system.
Platforms
Fixed ladder platforms must be at least 24 inches by 30 inches.
Personal fall arrest systems and ladder safety systems must:
Cages and wells
Cages and wells were the primary fall protection on fixed ladders installed before November 19, 2018. However, on or before November 19, 2036, existing fixed ladders over 24 feet must be upgraded with personal fall arrest systems or ladder safety systems. All newly installed fixed ladders over 24 feet (those installed on and after November 19, 2018) must have one of those systems.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has said that employers may use a cage or well in combination with a personal fall arrest system or ladder safety system provided that the cage or well does not interfere with the operation of the system.
Cages and wells must be designed, constructed, and maintained:
Cages and wells must:
Employers may choose to install cages or wells on fixed ladders under 24 feet, since those ladders do not require a ladder safety system or fall protection system.
Platforms
Fixed ladder platforms must be at least 24 inches by 30 inches.
Personal fall arrest systems and ladder safety systems must: