Osha Fixed Ladder Requirements 2025. The osha fixed ladder cage requirements for existing fixed ladders that extend more than 24โฒ above a lower level are that each fixed ladder installed before november 19, 2018, is. Starting january 1, 2025, cal/osha will enforce stricter regulations to protect workers from lead exposure.
With this update, the previous requirements and standards for fixed ladders with cages are phasing out in favor of personal fall arrest systems (pfas) and ladder safety. Osha standard 1910.29 gives the criteria for fall protection.