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50 FR 4082, Jan. 29, 1985, unless otherwise noted.
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Safe means of access shall be provided and maintained to all working places.
Crossovers, elevated walkways, elevated ramps, and stairways shall be of substantial construction, provided with handrails, and maintained in good condition. Where necessary, toeboards shall be provided.
Ladders shall be of substantial construction and maintained in good condition.
Portable rigid ladders shall be provided with suitable bases and placed securely when used.
Fixed ladders shall be anchored securely and installed to provide at least 3 inches of toe clearance.
Fixed ladders shall project at least 3 feet above landings, or substantial handholds shall be provided above the landings.
Wooden components of ladders shall not be painted except with a transparent finish.
Where restricted clearance creates a hazard to persons, the restricted clearance shall be conspicuously marked.
[53 FR 32528, Aug. 25, 1988]
Walkways with outboard railings shall be provided wherever persons are required to walk alongside elevated conveyor belts. Inclined railed walkways shall be nonskid or provided with cleats.
Vertical clearance above stair steps shall be a minimum of seven feet, or suitable warning signs or similar devices shall be provided to indicate an impaired clearance.
Persons using ladders shall face the ladders and have both hands free for climbing and descending.
Openings above, below, or near travelways through which persons or materials may fall shall be protected by railings, barriers, or covers. Where it is impractical to install such protective devices, adequate warning signals shall be installed.
Crossovers shall be provided where it is necessary to cross conveyors.
Moving conveyors shall be crossed only at designated crossover points.
Regularly used walkways and travelways shall be sanded, salted, or cleared of snow and ice as soon as practicable.
Fixed ladders shall not incline backwards.