Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 4. Conservation and Natural Resources |
Agency 25. Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy |
Chapter 40. Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining |
Section 2000. Steep fixed ladders
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Steep fixed ladders (70° to 90° from the horizontal), 30 feet more in length, shall be provided with backguards, cages, or equivalent protection, starting at a point not more than seven feet from the bottom of the ladder.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 11.20, eff. July 19, 1989.
Statutory Authority
§§ 45.1-161.3, 45.1-161.294 and 45.1-161.305 of the Code of Virginia.