Question

If a fixed ladder is installed after 11/19/2018, what type of fall protection must it have?

1) Personal fall arrest system
2) Ladder safety system
3) Cage or well
4) Any of the above
5) Either A or B

Answer 1

After 11/19/2018, fixed ladders installed must have either a personal fall arrest system or a ladder safety system as fall protection.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a fixed ladder is installed after 11/19/2018, it must have a personal fall arrest system or a ladder safety system as fall protection. The use of cages or wells as fall protection for fixed ladders is no longer permissible by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) since the adoption of the new rule on 11/19/2018. A personal fall arrest system typically consists of an anchor point, a body harness, and a connection device such as a lanyard or a self-retracting lifeline. On the other hand, a ladder safety system usually involves a combination of a harness, a ladder climbing device, and a rigid rail system.