Ladder OSHA Compliance Checklist
Our interactive OSHA ladder compliance checklist is designed to simplify site inspections by helping you quickly identify whether your ladders meet current safety standards. Whether you’re performing a site walk or evaluating existing ladders, this easy-to-use tool allows you to determine compliance at a glance. If you discover a non-compliant ladder, simply reach out for a quote to get the issue resolved and ensure your safety systems are up to code.
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OSHA Ladder Compliance Checklist Breakdown
Click on each box of the Kattsafe OSHA Ladder Compliance Checklist to learn more about the importance behind each requirement, as well as the correlating OSHA code it relates to.
1. Rung Diameter & Ladder Material
2. Distance Between Rungs
3. Distance Between Ladder Rails
4. Gripping Surfaces Free of Sharp Edges
5. Clear Width to the Vertical Line of the Fixed Ladder
6. Gripping Surfaces Free of Sharp Edges
7. Permitted Clearance Behind the Fixed Ladder
8. Step Across Distance Between Ladder Rung and Platform/Landing
9. Top Rung Flush with Landing, Platform, or Parapet
10. Height and Width of Ladder Extension Rails
11. Preferred Pitch of Fixed Ladders
12. Fall Protection on Fixed Ladders Over 24ft