Question

Which of the following statements is correct regarding carrying items while using a ladder according to OSHA and MIOSHA regulations?

A. Employees are allowed to carry items up or down a ladder.
B. OSHA and MIOSHA have no specific regulations regarding carrying items on a ladder.
C. Carrying items up or down a ladder is discouraged but not explicitly prohibited.
D. Both OSHA and MIOSHA prohibit employees from carrying items up or down a ladder.

Answer 1

OSHA and MIOSHA regulations prohibit employees from carrying items up or down a ladder, requiring both hands to be free to ensure a safe three-point contact.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement regarding carrying items while using a ladder according to OSHA and MIOSHA regulations is that both prohibit employees from carrying items up or down a ladder. OSHA's standards aim to protect workers by ensuring a safe working environment and this includes the use of ladders. Specifically, workers are required to have both hands free for climbing up and down ladders, and items should not be carried, ensuring workers maintain a safe three-point contact (two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand) at all times. Instead, tools and materials should be hoisted up or down using appropriate methods or equipment.