The standard , "Fixed Ladders Fabrication Details," has undergone significant updates to align with modern safety regulations, specifically the OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D (Walking-Working Surfaces) final rule . Key Updates and Compliance Status

The updated standard is brutal on landings. If you have a fixed ladder exceeding 20 feet without a rest platform, you are non-compliant.

Cages were the primary requirement for fixed ladders over 20 feet. Current Updated Standard: For any fixed ladder installed after November 19, 2018 , that has a height of 24 feet or more Ladder Safety System (e.g., vertical lifelines) or Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) is mandatory. 2. Core Fabrication Requirements Despite the phase-out of cages for fall protection,

: These may be used in lieu of cage protection to meet modern safety requirements. Fabrication Details

Workers step off sideways onto a platform, requiring rigid grab bars stationed directly at the platform's edge.