Stairways & Ladders Safety

Training
This training tool is brought to you by

Amos M. Tamba
Health & Safety Officer
Topics
 Scope of 29 CFR 1926.1050
 The Hazard
 Stair Components
 Doors and Stairs
 Stairrails and Handrails
 Ladder Types
 Climbing Angle
 Ladder Precautions
 Ladder Safety and Safety
Devices
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1926.1050 Scope

• Applies to all stairways and ladders used in

construction, alteration repair (including painting
and decorating), and demolition workplaces.

• Sets forth, in specified circumstances, when ladders

and stairways are required to be provided.

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The Hazard

• 50% of injuries
associated with
stairway and ladders
result in lost work

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Ladder Accident

REASONS FOR LADDER ACCIDENTS:

 Selecting the Wrong Type of Ladder

 Using Worn or Damaged Ladders

 Incorrect Use of Ladders

 Incorrect Placement of Ladders

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Stairways 29 CFR 1926.1052

Stair components

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Stairways

• There must be a stairway or ladder at points of

access where there is an elevation break of 19
inches or more.

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Stairways

• Employees shall not

use spiral stairways
that will not be a
permanent part of
structure on which
construction work is
being performed.

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Stairways

• Provide at least 2
ladders (or double-
cleated) when ladders
are the only means of
access and 25 or more
employees
• One point of access
kept clear
• If access blocked
second access provided

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Fall Protection

• Must protect workers from falls prior to

installation of stair & ladder systems

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Ladders 29 CFR 1926.1053

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Prevent Trips

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Please take care of your health, safety and the
environment.

THANK
YOU