['Walking Working Surfaces']
['Ladders']
01/24/2024
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A portable ladder is defined as one that can readily be moved or carried, and usually consists of side rails joined at intervals by steps, rungs, or cleats. Portable ladders can be made from wood, metal, fiberglass, and composite material. The types of portable ladders covered by this definition include:
- Stepstools
- Stepladders
- Straight ladders
- Extension ladders
- Combination ladders
- Job-made ladders
All of these portable ladders are regulated under 1910.23, “Ladders,” which outlines general design, use, and maintenance requirements.
['Walking Working Surfaces']
['Ladders']
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