In reality, OSHA’s final rule on fixed ladders (29 CFR 1910.28(b)(9)) required that for ladders installed after November 19, 2018, cages and wells are no longer compliant. By November 18, 2036, all existing ladders with cages must be retrofitted with a PFAS or ladder safety system. The “PI* STF05501” reference is a fictional internal compliance directive symbolizing the enforcement of this phase-out.
A Critical Update for Compliance and Safety: PIP STF05501 pip stf05501 fixed ladders and cages updated