Werner fall protection: ladders, harnesses, and OSHA compliance explained

Last updated 2026-07-09

Why does fall protection matter so much for small businesses?

Falls kill more construction workers than anything else. The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 395 fatal falls in construction in 2022, out of 1,069 total construction deaths that year ^[1]. That is more than a third of every death in one of the largest industries in the country. Not a rounding error. A pattern.

General industry has the same problem in a lower key. OSHA's general industry standard, 29 CFR 1910.28, requires fall protection any time a worker is exposed to a fall of four feet or more ^[9]. In construction under 29 CFR 1926.501, the trigger is six feet for most work, with tighter rules for roofing, scaffolding, and steel erection ^[3].

Small businesses feel this in a specific way. There's usually no safety director. The owner is the safety director. So the person grabbing a Werner ladder or harness off the shelf at the supply house is the same person on the hook for choosing the right one, inspecting it, and using it inside a written program.

Here is the number that should get your attention: fall protection in construction has been OSHA's most-cited standard for 13 straight years, and OSHA issued 7,762 citations under that one standard in fiscal year 2023 ^[4].

Gear alone is not compliance. The equipment is one piece. The written program, the training, and the inspection records are the rest, and they're the parts inspectors ask about first.

What fall protection products does Werner make?

Werner started with ladders and grew from there. The current fall protection line runs from full-body harnesses and shock-absorbing lanyards to self-retracting lifelines (SRLs), rope grabs, anchor straps, and pre-built fall arrest kits that bundle the parts together. They also make ladder safety systems, including cage guards and climbing devices that bolt onto fixed ladders.

Here's how the main categories map to the standards they live under:

Product Category	Typical OSHA Standard	Key Requirement
Portable ladders	29 CFR 1926.1053 / 1910.23	Angle, duty rating, inspection
Full-body harnesses	29 CFR 1926.502(d) / 1910.140(c)	ANSI Z359.11, proper fit, inspection
Shock-absorbing lanyards	29 CFR 1926.502(d)	6-foot max free fall, deceleration
Self-retracting lifelines	29 CFR 1926.502(d)	Competent person inspection, load rating
Anchor straps / connectors	29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15)	5,000-lb capacity per worker
Fixed ladder safety systems	29 CFR 1926.1053 / 1910.28	Required on ladders over 24 ft

Werner publishes load ratings and ANSI compliance data for each product. Full-body harnesses run to ANSI/ASSP Z359.11; shock-absorbing lanyards to ANSI/ASSP Z359.13. Before you buy, read the label and confirm it references the ANSI standard your application needs. No manufacturer rates every product for every use.

One thing that catches small contractors: Werner makes ladders in both fiberglass and aluminum. OSHA doesn't ban aluminum ladders across the board, but an OSHA Letter of Interpretation from 1999 (to Mr. Bruce Lash) confirms aluminum ladders can't be used near energized electrical conductors ^[5]. Work near power lines, and fiberglass is your only legal portable option.

What OSHA standards govern fall protection equipment like Werner's?

OSHA splits its rules between construction and general industry, and they don't read the same. Construction lives in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M. General industry lives in 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I and Subpart D. Same hazard, two rulebooks.

For construction, 29 CFR 1926.502 sets the performance criteria for fall protection systems. Anchors have to support at least 5,000 pounds per attached worker, or be designed by a qualified person with a safety factor of at least two ^[3]. Lanyards have to hold the maximum arresting force on the body to 1,800 pounds. Free fall is capped at six feet. SRLs have to sustain a minimum tensile load of 3,000 pounds.

General industry runs under 29 CFR 1910.140, revised heavily in 2017 so it now tracks most of the construction requirements. The standard states that a personal fall arrest system must "limit the maximum arresting force on the employee to 1,800 lb (8 kN)" ^[2]. That 1,800-pound ceiling is the whole reason shock-absorbing lanyards exist. A rigid rope on a rigid anchor would slam far more force into your spine.

Ladders in construction fall under 29 CFR 1926.1053. In general industry it's 29 CFR 1910.23, rewritten in 2017 as part of the Walking-Working Surfaces final rule. Both say the same core things: the ladder has to carry its intended load, get inspected before use, and sit at the right angle. For a non-self-supporting ladder, that angle is one foot out for every four feet of height, roughly 75 degrees ^[6].

OSHA also requires a written fall protection plan under 29 CFR 1926.502(k) when conventional fall protection is infeasible or creates a greater hazard. A qualified person prepares it and it stays at the job site. This is a real document, not a checkbox.

If you need to turn those requirements into an actual written program, the SafetyFolio safety program generator builds one in about 15 minutes off your specific work conditions.

How do you inspect Werner ladders and fall protection gear before each use?

Inspection is where programs live or die. OSHA requires a competent person to inspect equipment before each use and after any incident that could affect its integrity. For fall arrest gear, 29 CFR 1910.140(c)(18) requires that any component that has arrested a fall come out of service immediately, pending inspection and, if needed, destruction ^[2].

For Werner portable ladders, a pre-use check covers:

• Side rails: no cracks, bends, or corrosion that weakens the rail
• Rungs and steps: nothing missing, loose, bent, or slick
• Feet: non-slip pads present and intact
• Locks and spreaders (stepladders): fully engaged before anyone climbs
• Labels: duty rating and compliance labels still legible

For Werner harnesses and lanyards, inspect:

• Webbing: no cuts, abrasion, chemical or heat damage; run it through your fingers to feel internal damage your eyes miss
• Hardware: D-rings, buckles, and snap hooks free of corrosion, cracks, or distortion; snap-hook gates open, close, and lock
• Stitching: no broken or missing stitches at load-bearing points
• Labels: manufacturer, date of manufacture, model number all readable
• Shock pack on lanyards: check the indicator; if it deployed, the lanyard is done
• SRL housing: no cracks; line retracts smoothly; brake grabs when you yank the line

Werner publishes product-specific inspection checklists. Download them and keep them on site. But the OSHA rule is performance-based: a competent person inspects before each use. OSHA defines a competent person as someone able to spot existing and predictable hazards and authorized to fix them on the spot ^[7].

Write it down, especially the annual SRL inspections that manufacturers require in writing. No record, no proof it happened. To an inspector, an uninspected-on-paper harness is an uninspected harness.

What do Werner ladder duty ratings mean and how do you pick the right one?

Werner and every other U.S. ladder maker follows ANSI/ASC A14 for duty ratings. Each rating is a weight capacity that includes the worker plus everything they're carrying. Get this wrong and people get hurt.

Duty Rating	Type	Capacity	Typical Use
Type III	Household	200 lbs	Light home use; not for job sites
Type II	Commercial	225 lbs	Light commercial; most job sites skip
Type I	Industrial	250 lbs	General industrial and construction
Type IA	Extra Heavy Duty	300 lbs	Most commercial construction
Type IAA	Special Duty	375 lbs	Heavy industrial, oilfield

Most professional work should run a Type IA (300 lbs) at minimum. Do the math: a 200-pound worker carrying 50 pounds of tools is already at 250, right on the Type I limit before they've climbed a rung. Werner's catalog says as much, and so does ANSI A14.

OSHA doesn't name a required rating by number, but 29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(1) requires that "ladders shall be capable of supporting without failure at least four times the maximum intended load" ^[6]. In practice that means using the manufacturer's rated capacity correctly, with the safety factor already built in.

The classic site violation: someone grabs a Type II household ladder out of storage because it was handy. It's not rated for the work, the load blows past the rating, and if OSHA shows up or someone falls, the employer has no defense. Buy the right ladder for the job. Keep the light-duty one at home.

How do you set up a Werner personal fall arrest system correctly?

A personal fall arrest system (PFAS) has four parts: the anchor point, the connecting subsystem (lanyard or SRL), the body harness, and the harness attachment point (usually the dorsal D-ring between the shoulder blades). All four have to work together. One weak link and the whole system fails, even if the other three are perfect.

Anchor selection is where small contractors go wrong most. The anchor has to support 5,000 pounds per worker under 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15), or be engineered by a qualified person to a safety factor of at least two ^[3]. Structural steel, certified anchor straps around a beam, and manufactured anchor points with a stamped load rating all qualify. Pipe railings, ductwork, and random framing usually do not. Werner's anchor straps carry a stamped rating. No rating, no anchor.

With the anchor confirmed, clip the free end of the lanyard or SRL to it, and connect the other end to the dorsal D-ring on the harness. Never hook a fall arrest lanyard to the front chest D-ring. That D-ring is for positioning systems and carries a lower load rating.

Here's the concept most workers miss: total fall clearance. Run a six-foot shock-absorbing lanyard and the distance below the anchor before you hit something has to cover the six feet of lanyard, up to 3.5 feet of shock-pack deployment, four to five feet from your D-ring to your feet, and a safety margin. OSHA's guidance puts minimum clearance for a six-foot lanyard at roughly 18.5 feet below the anchor, depending on the worker's height ^[7]. On a roof or under a low ceiling, that math often doesn't close. An SRL is usually the right call at low heights because it arrests a fall in inches, not feet.

Workers need OSHA training on how to inspect, don, and adjust their own harnesses, plus the hazards in their specific environment. That training has to happen before anyone is exposed to a fall hazard, not after.

What fall protection training does OSHA require, and who can provide it?

OSHA requires fall protection training under 29 CFR 1926.503 for construction and 29 CFR 1910.30 for general industry. The training has to leave each worker able to recognize fall hazards and know the procedures for controlling them, and a "competent person" has to deliver it ^[10].

The standard does not require a set number of hours, a certification card, or an accredited trainer. It requires demonstrated competency. In practice the trainer has to know the actual hazards on your site, the exact equipment in use, and the written program behind it. If your crew runs Werner SRLs and the trainer has never handled one, that training won't survive an inspector's questions.

Retraining kicks in when OSHA sees behavior that suggests the original training didn't take, or when the workplace or equipment changes and creates new hazards. Keep records: dates, topics, and who taught it. There's no required form. A sign-in sheet with the content described and the trainer's name is enough.

For a wider view of what structured fall protection training looks like, an OSHA 30 course covers the topic in real depth and is worth it for any supervisor whose crews work at height regularly. The OSHA 30 training credential doesn't replace site-specific training, but it builds the base that makes site-specific training land.

What are the most common OSHA violations tied to Werner fall protection products?

OSHA publishes its top ten most-cited standards every year, and fall protection in construction (1926.501) has held first place since fiscal year 2011 ^[4]. In FY2023, OSHA issued 7,762 citations under 1926.501 alone.

The violations that most often trace back to ladder and harness equipment:

1926.1053(b)(1): Ladders on unstable footing or not secured. Werner puts swivel feet and stabilizer options on ladders for a reason. A ladder set on mud or ice without securing it is an instant citation.

1926.502(d)(16): Workers not actually attached to the system. Harness on, lanyard clipped to the harness, other end clipped to nothing. This is the single most common equipment-related fall protection failure. It looks too obvious to happen, and it happens constantly on fast-paced sites.

1926.502(d)(21): Equipment not inspected before use. No written record is the citation, even when someone actually looked the gear over.

1910.140(c)(18): Failure to retire equipment after an arrest. A harness that has caught a fall comes out of service, full stop. Plenty of employers don't know this.

1926.1053(b)(4): Facing away from the ladder while climbing. Small thing, and auditors look for it.

The fix for most of this is a short daily pre-task checklist workers fill out before they climb or tie off. Five minutes. The record proves compliance and the habit prevents the injury. If you want that documentation built into a broader written program, the SafetyFolio safety program generator is made for small businesses that need compliant programs without hiring a consultant.

One penalty worth memorizing: if OSHA finds a violation willful (the employer knew about the hazard and did nothing), the maximum reaches $161,323 per violation as of 2024 ^[4]. A documented inspection program is also a documented defense.

When does Werner equipment need to be retired or replaced?

Service life is where manufacturers and OSHA sometimes pull in different directions, and small businesses get caught in the middle.

OSHA sets no mandatory retirement age for harnesses or lanyards. Its position, spelled out in several Letters of Interpretation, is that the competent person's inspection decides when gear retires, not a date on a calendar. Most manufacturers, Werner included, recommend a maximum service life for synthetic webbing anyway, often 5 to 10 years from the date of manufacture regardless of how the gear looks ^[8].

So follow the stricter of the two. If Werner says retire the harness at ten years, retire it at ten years even if it looks brand new. If the competent person finds damage at two years, it's done at two years. The date of manufacture is on a label sewn into every Werner harness. That's your clock.

Automatic retirement triggers:

• Any fall arrest event (the gear caught a real fall)
• Visible webbing cuts, chemical contamination, or heat damage
• Distorted or cracked hardware
• Missing or illegible labels
• A deployed shock pack on a lanyard

Ladders have no set retirement age, but a ladder with cracked rails, missing rungs, a spreader lock that won't engage, or an unreadable safety label has to come out of service and be destroyed so nobody puts it back. "Destroyed" means cut the rails or paint it so it can't quietly return to the supply pile.

When equipment failure or a fall causes an injury, you'll need to file an incident report and log it on your OSHA 300 log. Fatalities and hospitalizations carry immediate reporting deadlines under 29 CFR 1904.

How does Werner fall protection compare to other major brands on compliance?

Straight answer: for OSHA compliance, the brand matters less than whether the product meets the applicable ANSI standard and gets used correctly. OSHA's performance-based standards name no brands. A harness that meets ANSI/ASSP Z359.11 and stays inside its rated parameters is compliant no matter whose logo is on it.

Werner's fall protection line competes with 3M (which absorbed Capital Safety), Miller (a Honeywell brand), Guardian Fall Protection, and Petzl on the rope-access side. DBI-SALA under the 3M umbrella is widely treated as the benchmark for SRL technology on the strength of market share and test history, though Werner's SRLs carry the same ANSI certifications.

Werner's clear edge is integration. Their ladders, ladder safety systems, and fall protection accessories come from one vendor. If your main fall exposure is fixed and portable ladders, Werner's climbing systems that attach to fixed-ladder rungs give you a coherent setup from a single source, which makes documentation and training simpler.

If your crews live on roofs or steel, 3M/DBI-SALA and Miller carry deeper lines of horizontal lifeline systems and specialized connectors. That's not a knock on Werner. It's a different product strategy.

So the real question isn't which brand wins. It's this: does this specific product carry the ANSI certification my application needs, does its load rating match my anchor, and can I show inspection and training records? Those three answers are what survive an inspection.

What should a written fall protection program include to cover Werner equipment?

A written fall protection plan is required under 29 CFR 1926.502(k) for certain construction work, and even where a standalone document isn't spelled out, OSHA's general duty clause and the equipment standards add up to the same thing. You should have one.

At minimum, a program covering Werner fall protection gear should include:

1. Scope and purpose: which worksites, which employees, which fall hazards the program covers.

2. Hazard assessment: a written map of where fall exposures exist, at what heights, and which control applies to each.

3. Equipment selection: the specific products authorized for each application, the ANSI standard each meets, and the load ratings. Using Werner harnesses? Name the model and its dorsal D-ring rating.

4. Inspection procedures: who inspects (the competent person, named or by title), what they check, when (before each use and after any incident), and how the record gets kept.

5. Donning and use procedures: step-by-step instructions a new employee can follow, with the tie-off points, anchor requirements, and clearance math written out.

6. Training requirements: when initial training happens, what triggers retraining, and how it's documented.

7. Rescue procedures: what happens when someone falls and hangs in the harness. Suspension trauma can drop a worker in minutes. OSHA requires a rescue plan.

8. Retirement and replacement: the exact criteria for pulling gear from service, matched to Werner's guidance.

A program that hits all eight and describes your actual work is defensible in an inspection. A generic downloaded template with no site detail beats nothing, but it won't hold up under a close look. The program has to sound like your job site, not a stock photo of one.

How do suspension trauma and rescue planning factor into OSHA fall protection requirements?

This is the part of fall protection most small businesses skip entirely, and it's a real hazard with real regulatory teeth.

Suspension trauma (also called harness hang syndrome) sets in when a worker hangs in a fall arrest harness after a fall and can't self-rescue. The leg straps squeeze the veins in the legs, blood pools, and the worker can lose consciousness or die within minutes to around half an hour, depending on their condition. OSHA flags this hazard in its fall protection technical guidance and requires employers to address prompt rescue in their programs ^[7].

The regulatory hook is 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(20), which requires that a worker who might hang in a harness can either self-rescue or be rescued promptly by the employer. "Promptly" isn't defined in the text, but the guidance and the medical literature both point to a window short enough that a plan built on waiting for 911 to reach a remote site probably isn't enough.

Rescue options that work:

• SRLs with built-in rescue lowering (Werner makes models with this)
• Work positioning systems that keep the worker's feet on a surface, cutting suspension time
• Self-rescue training and suspension trauma relief straps (Werner sells straps that clip to the harness and let a suspended worker stand and pump blood back through the legs)
• Written, rehearsed site rescue plans with named rescuers, staged equipment, and clear steps

If a worker hangs and OSHA investigates, the missing rescue plan is a separate citation from the fall protection violation itself. Write the plan. Keep it specific to the site. Rehearse it before you need it.

Frequently asked questions

Does Werner fall protection equipment meet OSHA requirements?

Werner's fall protection products are built to meet the ANSI/ASSP standards OSHA references (Z359.11 for harnesses, Z359.13 for lanyards) in its performance-based rules under 29 CFR 1926.502 and 29 CFR 1910.140. Meeting the standard is on you: check the ANSI label on each product, use the gear inside its rated parameters, and inspect it before each use. The label and your records are what prove compliance.

What is the weight limit on Werner ladders?

Werner ladders carry ANSI/ASC A14 duty ratings: Type III (200 lbs), Type II (225 lbs), Type I (250 lbs), Type IA (300 lbs), and Type IAA (375 lbs). The rating covers the worker plus all tools and materials. Most professional sites should run a Type IA (300 lbs) at minimum. Going past the rated capacity violates 29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(1), which requires ladders to support at least four times the maximum intended load.

How often do Werner harnesses need to be inspected?

OSHA requires inspection before each use by a competent person, per 29 CFR 1910.140(c)(18) for general industry and the parallel construction rule. Werner also recommends a formal documented inspection at least once a year. Any harness that has arrested a fall comes out of service immediately, no matter how it looks. Werner's guidance typically retires harness webbing at 10 years from the manufacture date stamped on the label.

Can I use an aluminum Werner ladder near electrical work?

No. OSHA and Werner both prohibit aluminum ladders where they could contact energized electrical conductors. An OSHA Letter of Interpretation from 1999 (to Mr. Bruce Lash) confirms aluminum ladders can't be used near energized electrical sources. Use fiberglass for electrical work. Werner makes fiberglass versions of most ladder types for exactly this.

What is the minimum anchor strength required for Werner fall arrest equipment?

OSHA requires personal fall arrest anchors to support at least 5,000 pounds per attached worker under 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15). The alternative is an anchor designed by a qualified person to a safety factor of at least two, accounting for the forces a fall generates. Werner's certified anchor straps list their load rating on the product. Verify the anchor, more than the harness, meets the threshold.

What happens if a Werner harness arrests a fall?

The harness and lanyard come out of service immediately. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140(c)(18) requires it. A fall generates dynamic forces that damage webbing, stitching, and hardware in ways your eyes can't catch. Werner's guidance matches the standard: destroy or quarantine the gear so it can't return to use. Some employers send it to a qualified inspector first, but in practice most of it gets destroyed.

How do I calculate fall clearance when using a Werner six-foot lanyard?

Add the lanyard length (6 ft), maximum shock-pack deployment (about 3.5 ft), the distance from the worker's dorsal D-ring to their feet (4 to 5 ft depending on height), and a safety margin (about 2 ft). OSHA's guidance puts minimum clearance for a six-foot lanyard at roughly 18.5 feet below the anchor. Can't guarantee that clearance? Use a self-retracting lifeline, which arrests a fall in inches and needs far less room below the anchor.

Do I need a written fall protection plan for my small construction business?

Usually, yes. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502(k) requires a written plan when conventional fall protection is infeasible or creates a greater hazard. Beyond that, the general duty clause effectively requires a program for any recognized fall hazard. Best practice is to keep a written program regardless of company size. It protects workers, documents compliance, and is your first line of defense if OSHA shows up or someone gets hurt.

What is suspension trauma and how does it relate to fall protection?

Suspension trauma happens when a worker hangs motionless in a harness after a fall arrest. Blood pools in the legs and can lead to unconsciousness or death within minutes to around 30 minutes. OSHA flags this in technical guidance and requires prompt rescue procedures under 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(20). Werner sells suspension trauma relief straps that let a suspended worker stand up briefly and restore circulation while help arrives.

What OSHA training is required before workers use Werner fall protection equipment?

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.503 (construction) and 29 CFR 1910.30 (general industry) require training by a competent person before workers face fall hazards. Training has to cover hazard recognition and the procedures that control those hazards. No set hours are required, but workers must demonstrate competency. Records should show the date, content, and trainer's name. Retraining is required when work conditions or equipment change and create new hazards.

Is fall protection required on ladders?

For portable ladders, OSHA generally doesn't require a separate fall arrest system; the ladder used correctly is the protection. For fixed ladders over 24 feet, 29 CFR 1910.28 requires a ladder safety system or a personal fall arrest system. Cages alone no longer count as fall protection under the 2017 Walking-Working Surfaces rule. Werner makes both cage guards and integrated climbing devices (safety climb systems) for fixed ladders.

How does OSHA define a competent person for fall protection inspections?

OSHA defines a competent person as someone who can identify existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings and has the authority to take prompt corrective action. This definition runs throughout 29 CFR 1926. For fall protection, that person has to be able to inspect harnesses, lanyards, anchors, and the work environment. There's no required certification, but the person must clearly know what they're looking for and be allowed to fix it.

What are the penalties for OSHA fall protection violations in 2024?

As of 2024, OSHA serious violations carry a maximum penalty of $16,131 per violation. Willful or repeated violations reach $161,323 per violation. Fall protection in construction (29 CFR 1926.501) was OSHA's most-cited standard for the 13th straight year in FY2023, with 7,762 citations issued. The penalty amounts adjust annually for inflation under the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act.

Can I use Werner positioning lanyards for fall arrest?

No. Work positioning lanyards hold a worker in place on a structure; they don't arrest a free fall. They carry lower load ratings and have no shock-absorbing element. Swapping a positioning lanyard in for a fall arrest lanyard is a serious safety and compliance error. Werner labels positioning lanyards separately from fall arrest lanyards. Match the lanyard to the job by reading the label and the ANSI designation.

Sources

1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries 2022: 395 fatal falls in construction in 2022, out of 1,069 total construction fatalities
2. OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.140 Personal Fall Protection Systems: A personal fall arrest system must limit the maximum arresting force on the employee to 1,800 lb; equipment that has arrested a fall must be removed from service
3. OSHA, 29 CFR 1926.502 Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices: Anchors must support 5,000 lbs per attached worker; lanyards must limit arresting force to 1,800 lbs; free fall capped at six feet; written fall protection plan required when conventional methods are infeasible
4. OSHA, Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards FY2023: Fall protection in construction (1926.501) has been the most-cited OSHA standard for 13 consecutive years with 7,762 citations in FY2023; willful violations can reach $161,323 per violation as of 2024
5. OSHA Letter of Interpretation, Use of Aluminum Ladders Near Electrical Conductors, 1999: Aluminum ladders must not be used near energized electrical conductors
6. OSHA, 29 CFR 1926.1053 Ladders (Construction): Ladders must support four times the maximum intended load; non-self-supporting ladders must be set at a 75-degree angle (one foot out per four feet of height)
7. OSHA, Fall Protection in Construction (OSHA 3146): Competent person definition; minimum clearance for a six-foot lanyard approximately 18.5 feet; employer must have prompt rescue procedures addressing suspension trauma
8. ANSI/ASSP Z359.11 Safety Requirements for Full Body Harnesses: Standard governing design and performance requirements for full-body harnesses; referenced by OSHA in fall protection standards
9. OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection: General industry fall protection required at four feet; fixed ladders over 24 feet require ladder safety system or personal fall arrest system; cages no longer accepted as fall protection under 2017 rule
10. OSHA, 29 CFR 1926.503 Training Requirements (Fall Protection, Construction): Training required before workers are exposed to fall hazards; must be provided by a competent person; retraining required when conditions or equipment changes create new hazards
11. OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.30 Training Requirements (General Industry, Walking-Working Surfaces): General industry fall protection training requirements paralleling construction standard
12. ANSI/ASC A14.2 American National Standard for Ladders - Portable Metal - Safety Requirements: Duty rating classifications for portable ladders: Type III (200 lbs) through Type IAA (375 lbs)