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Employers are required to:
Note: Training must be developed and conducted by a qualified person.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) clarifies proper climbing techniques in 1910.23. The climbing techniques include:
In a letter of interpretation (LOI) dated June 5, 2019, OSHA clarified that the rule requires employees to use at least one hand to grasp the ladder when climbing up and down it, but does not require employees to grasp a specific portion of the ladder, such as the horizontal rungs. The intent is for workers to maintain three points of control while climbing. OSHA considers grasping the horizontal rungs preferable, but recognizes that there may be times when it is necessary for employees to hold the side rails.
Note: OSHA states in the preamble to the Walking-Working Surfaces rule that the sliding hand technique is no longer allowed.
Employers are required to:
Note: Training must be developed and conducted by a qualified person.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) clarifies proper climbing techniques in 1910.23. The climbing techniques include:
In a letter of interpretation (LOI) dated June 5, 2019, OSHA clarified that the rule requires employees to use at least one hand to grasp the ladder when climbing up and down it, but does not require employees to grasp a specific portion of the ladder, such as the horizontal rungs. The intent is for workers to maintain three points of control while climbing. OSHA considers grasping the horizontal rungs preferable, but recognizes that there may be times when it is necessary for employees to hold the side rails.
Note: OSHA states in the preamble to the Walking-Working Surfaces rule that the sliding hand technique is no longer allowed.