Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.41121 - Inspection; faults and defects
Rule 1121.
(1) A
ladder, as prescribed in this part, shall be used to provide safe access to all
elevations, unless other means, such as steps, stairs, ramps, runways, or
elevators, are provided.
(2) A
ladder shall be inspected before use and after it has fallen or been involved
in an accident to determine its condition.
(3) A ladder that has any of the following
faults and defects shall be immediately tagged "DANGEROUS - DO NOT USE" and
shall be withdrawn from service:
(a) Broken,
worn, or missing rungs, cleats, or steps.
(b) Broken or split side rails.
(c) Broken or bent guides or iron
spreaders.
(d) Broken or bent
locks.
The tag shall be as prescribed in Construction Safety Standard Part 22 "Signals, Signs, Tags, and Barricades," as referenced in R 408.41102a.
(4) Fixed ladders that have structural
defects, such as broken or split rails or corroded components, shall be
withdrawn from service until repaired. The requirement to withdraw a defective
ladder from service is satisfied if 1 of the following provisions is complied
with:
(a) The ladder is immediately tagged
with the words "do not use" or similar language.
(b) The ladder is marked in a manner that
readily identifies it as defective.
(c) The ladder is blocked, such as with a
plywood attachment that spans several rungs.
(5) Ladder repairs shall restore the ladder
to a condition that meets its original design criteria before the ladder is
returned to use.
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