Question

which of the following statements about fixed ladders are true? any worker ascending fixed ladders must be qualified climbers with additional training. employers are required to have ladder safety or personal fall arrest systems for fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet. pfas and ladder safety systems are required for any fixed ladders that extend more than 5 feet. fixed ladders are permanently attached to a structure, a building, or equipment.

Explanation:

• First statement: Not all workers need additional training as qualified climbers for fixed ladders. General safety training is more common.
• Second statement: OSHA regulations state that employers are required to have ladder safety or personal fall arrest systems for fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet.
• Third statement: PFAS (Personal Fall Arrest Systems) and ladder safety systems are not required for ladders extending more than 5 feet. The 24 - foot mark is the relevant one.
• Fourth statement: By definition, fixed ladders are permanently attached to a structure, building, or equipment.

Answer:

Employers are required to have ladder safety or personal fall arrest systems for fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet. Fixed ladders are permanently attached to a structure, a building, or equipment.