Or. Admin. Code § 437-002-2307

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 437-002-2307 - Portable Ladders and Platforms

(1) General. For employers involved in general industry activities, requirements for portable ladders contained in Division 2/D apply in addition to the requirements of this rule, except as specifically noted in paragraph (2) of this rule. For employers involved in construction activities, requirements for portable ladders contained in Division 3/X apply in addition to the requirements of this rule, except as specifically noted in paragraph (2) of this rule.

(2) Special ladders and platforms. For general industry activities, portable ladders used on structures or conductors in conjunction with overhead line work need not meet 1910.25(d)(2)(i) and (d)(2)(iii) or 1910.26(c)(3)(iii). For construction activities, portable ladders and platforms used on structures or conductors in conjunction with overhead line work need not meet 1926.1053(b)(5)(i) and (b)(12). Portable ladders and platforms used on structures or conductors in conjunction with overhead line work must meet the following requirements:

(a) In the configurations in which they are used, portable platforms must be capable of supporting without failure at least 2.5 times the maximum intended load.

(b) Portable ladders and platforms may not be loaded in excess of the working loads for which they are designed.

(c) Portable ladders and platforms must be secured to prevent them from becoming dislodged.

(d) Portable ladders and platforms may be used only in applications for which they are designed.

(3) Conductive ladders. Portable metal ladders and other portable conductive ladders may not be used near exposed energized lines or equipment. However, in specialized high-voltage work, conductive ladders must be used when the employer demonstrates that nonconductive ladders would present a greater hazard to employees than conductive ladders.

Or. Admin. Code § 437-002-2307

OSHA 3-2015, f. 10-9-15, cert. ef. 1/1/2016; OSHA 2-2017, f. 5-16-17, cert. ef. 11/1/2017

Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(4)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - 654.295