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Ladder Safety Program
The purpose of this program is to establish requirements and associated roles and responsibilities to protect NIST employees and covered associates from hazards associated with the use of ladders in the performance of their duties.
Background:
- The content of this suborder was derived primarily from OSHA 29 CFR Subpart D 1910.21-30, Walking-Working Surfaces, along with relevant portions of ANSI and ASTM standards.
- Exposure to falls from ladders or between different walking or working elevations which requires the use of passive and/or active fall protection methods (e.g., guardrails, fall restraint systems, fall arresting systems) is addressed in NIST S 7101.67: Fall Protection.
Created December 5, 2017, Updated May 30, 2025