Can you use a step ladder as a straight ladder?
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Asked by: Robert Williams
Do not use a stepladder as a straight ladder in a folded and leaning position. Always wear proper footwear with good tread when climbing. Do not stand on the top two steps of the ladder unless they are designed for standing.
What is the maximum length of a non self supporting ladder?
30 feet
OSHA’S REQUIREMENTS FOR PORTABLE LADDERS
Portable stepladders longer than 20 feet shall not be used. Stepladders shall be equipped with a metal spreader or locking device of sufficient size and strength to securely hold the front and back sections in open position. Single ladders longer than 30 feet shall not be used.
What is a non self supporting ladder should be set up at?
Non-self-supporting ladders shall be used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder (the distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support).
When a fixed ladder exceeds 24 feet but the climb is less than 24 feet the ladder needs a?
Also, even if the length of climb is less than 24 feet, under §1926.1053(a)(18), cages, wells, ladder safety devices, or self-retracting lifelines must be provided where the top of the fixed ladder is greater than 24 feet above lower levels.
