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#102964 12/30/01 05:54 PM
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When I think about this electrician standing in the top of his ladder to work on this electrical installation!


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[This message has been edited by Joe Tedesco (edited 08-21-2002).]


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I chastised one of the guys at the shop where I work for just that OSHA violation. I pointed out that the top steps were clearly marked “NOT A STEP”. He told me he wasn’t using it as a step just a work platform!

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Please cite the OSHA rule that has been violated here.


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OSHA 1926 Subpart X, specifically 1926.1050, 1926.1053, and 1926.1060. OSHA 1910.333 could be cited, depending on circumstances.


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Joe,
The other ladder is for higher jobs.
If you turn it upside down it fits perfectly on the top of the other one, and you're good for 3 more feet!!

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Of course ( halo in full glow) WE would never do that!!!

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Of course I can safely do it, because I know what I'm doing. It's others who shouldn't do it because they... oh sh_t whoooaaa, ouch!!!

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OK, I was gonna stay out of this, but.....what the heck. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. I always used to tell everyone if I stand on that stupid warning, ya couldn't read it [Linked Image] . I had a service truck for about 5 years in the heart of the District of Columbia. Service call one day, standing on top of the ladder (of course), guy asks me if I know where I am, I replied with the address and suite #, he takes me around the corner to the plaque on the wall..... Headquarters of OSHA. I still stood on top of the ladder, but I did hurry up and get out of there.

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The little ladder is a necessity here. The electrician needs it so that he can stand on top of it to work under the awning! [Linked Image]

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[Forum Commandment]Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.[/Forum Commandment]
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