Stairways and Ladders (1926 Subpart X)
Ladder Training: What OSHA 1926.1060 Requires and Who Needs It
What OSHA 1926.1060 requires for ladder and stairway training in construction: who needs it, who gives it, what it covers and when to retrain.
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Plain-English posts checked against the OSHA standard they cite. Read one in 5 minutes, then train your crew.
Stairways and Ladders (1926 Subpart X)
Ladder Inspection Checklist: What to Check Before You Climb
A simple ladder inspection checklist: rails, rungs, feet, locks, setup and the right ladder for the job, based on OSHA 1926.1053.
Stairways and Ladders (1926 Subpart X)
Ladders Are a Top 5 OSHA Citation: The Fixes That Stop Them
Ladders are a Top 5 OSHA citation. See the six most common ladder mistakes on construction sites and the simple fix for…
OSHA Enforcement Reports
OSHA Enforcement Report, October 2026: The Rules That Cost Employers the Most
The 10 OSHA standards cited most in the last 12 months and where the $188M in penalties landed. Fall protection led at…
Contractor Risk & Insurance
How Your EMR Raises or Lowers Your Workers’ Comp Premium (and How to Bring It Down)
See how your EMR raises or lowers your workers' comp premium, how the number is figured, and seven steps to bring your…
Walking-Working Surfaces (1910 Subpart D)
OSHA’s Fixed Ladder Deadline: The 2026 Proposal and Where It Stands
OSHA proposed dropping the 2036 deadline to replace ladder cages with fall protection on fixed ladders over 24 feet. What the rule…
Signs, Signals, and Barricades (1926 Subpart G)
Why Rope Is Better Than Tape for Barricades
Rope or caution tape? See what OSHA says about warning lines, control lines and guardrails, and how to set up a rope…