Does another person have to hold a ladder for you when changing exterior lightbulbs according to OSHA Regulati

Question

One of my employees said according to OSHA regulations he had to have another person hold the ladder to change a exterior light bulb

Answer 1

Plus wear a hard hat and safety glasses

Answer 2

If it's an extension ladder yes regardless of OSHA's rules you should always have someone hold the ladder. If it's a small single less than 6' A-frame latter it's not necessary unless the ground is unlevel.

Answer 3

Forget OSHA....it's the safe way to do things - period. Don't be so cheap and do things the safe way, whether it's government mandated or not.

Answer 4

There is no such regulation. There are plenty of rules for setting up a ladder properly, pegging the bottom and tyeing off the top, but nothing about a person holding it. In fact that would be more dangerous, because someone could get something dropped on their head that way.