Which regulatory standard governs the use of ladders in typical workplace safety programs?

• A. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.24-27 and 1926 Subpart X
• B. OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D
• C. NFPA 70
• D. ISO 45001

Answer: (A)

Ladder safety is governed by OSHA’s ladder-specific rules, which set direct requirements for design, use, maintenance, and inspection. In a typical workplace safety program, you’ll follow OSHA provisions that apply to ladders in general industry and construction: the general industry ladder rules are found in 29 CFR 1910.24–27, and construction-specific ladder and fall-protection requirements appear in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X. These provisions specify what kinds of ladders can be used, how they must be set up (including safe positioning and angle), training and supervision, inspection routines, and how to handle ladders safely on the job.

By contrast, NFPA 70 is the electrical code and not about ladder use, and ISO 45001 is an international management-system standard, not a regulatory ladder rule. So the ladder-related regulatory guidance most directly governing use in a typical workplace is the OSHA ladder provisions in these sections.