September 16, 2026

OSHA Proposes To Ease Compliance Deadline For Fall-Protection Rule

By Lara Beaven
April 7, 2026 at 05:07 PM
OSHA is proposing to remove a deadline for certain fixed ladders to be equipped with personal fall arrest systems or ladder safety systems and is seeking comment on repealing or revising the requirement, after industry groups petitioned the agency to “grandfather” already-installed fixed ladders with cages or wells.

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