Do not modify ladders. Ladder angle: For every 4 feet in height, the ladder should be 1 foot away from what you are climbing on Regulations: Ladder safety regulations can be found under OSHA part 1926 ...

Contractors should make sure they are following weight/load recommendations when using ladders. Another important safety consideration is the angle a non-self-supporting ladder is at when in use.

This is proven by OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards list where Ladders, Construction (29 CFR 1926.1053) has sitting at number six for many years now.

Ladder Angles Another commonly discussed ladder topic, ladder angle, was part of Pliner’s research. Pliner and her colleagues had their test subjects climb ladders at 75, 83 and 90 percent angles.

Moreover, ladder use was the No. 6 most cited Oregon OSHA standard in 2018, with 148 total violations and initial penalties totaling $109,920.