Cages for Fixed Ladders Are No Longer Acceptable Fall Protection Under OSHA
Fixed ladders with cages have been a standard form of fall protection for many applications for a long time. However, a study conducted by Safety Squared in 2004 for the Health and Safety Executive in the UK found that fixed ladders with cages do not provide adequate fall protection to workers. In fact, many experts would argue…
Read MoreFive Reasons People Don’t Use Fall Protection
OSHA requires workers to use fall protection when working at a height of four feet or higher for general industry. This requirement is intended to protect workers in the event of a fall, but many people will find reasons to avoid using fall protection. Unfortunately, these reasons often seem valid in the moment, but they…
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