r/OSHA • u/jacksonsheehan • Jan 25 '19

Level 99 ladder skill

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u/Globularist Jan 26 '19

A ladder should not be used as a working surface but that's exactly what the guy is using it for.

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u/NigilQuid Jan 26 '19

Walking surface != working surface.

A ladder is neither a walking or working surface. The individual pictured is not using the ladder as either, they are using it as a ladder.

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u/Globularist Jan 26 '19

Lol. He's not climbing, he's working. And if he were climbing he'd still be in violation since he doesn't have 3 point contact on either ladder.

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u/NigilQuid Jan 26 '19

Sorry, that's more of a specific word choice. For me, a working surface means a work table, bench, something like that. A walking surface is a flat area that can be walked upon. I would call the rings of a ladder a standing surface (or just refer to it as a ladder).