---
kind: "section"
citation: "30 C.F.R. § 77.1912"
title: "30"
number: "77.1912"
heading: "Ladders and stairways."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/30/77.1912"
---

# §77.1912. Ladders and stairways.

- (a) Substantial stairways or ladders shall be used during the construction of all shafts where no mechanical means are provided for men to travel.
- (b) Landings at intervals of not more than 30 feet shall be installed.
- (c) Shaft ladders shall project 3 feet above the collar of the shaft, and shall be placed at least 3 inches from the side of the shaft.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.

### Source

Source: 36 FR 9364, May 22, 1971, unless otherwise noted.