Proposed Rule Labor DepartmentOccupational Safety and Health Administration April 6, 2026

Walking-Working Surfaces

This proposed rule removes a deadline in OSHA's Walking- Working Surfaces standard by which all fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet above a lower level must be equipped with personal fall...

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Document type: Proposed Rule. Agency: Labor Department, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Published: 2026-04-06.

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