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I have an extension ladder that received damage on one end. Can I cut it off and put caps on it to make a shorter ladder?

RegSenseSafety & HealthConstruction SafetyGeneral Industry SafetyWalking Working SurfacesBest ResultsFAQLaddersEnglishFocus AreaUSA

While OSHA doesn’t strictly prohibit the practice of modifying portable ladders, doing so in any way can impact load limits, stability, structural integrity, etc. This could make the ladder unsafe and out of compliance with the design and construction requirements in the prescribed American National Standards Institute standard.

Any type of modification or repair should be done in consultation with the manufacturer to ensure continued safety. OSHA discusses ladder modification in a June 18, 1993 Letter of Interpretation, which says:

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