Washington Ladder Safety is a set of regulations implemented in the state of Washington to promote safe practices when working with ladders. These regulations establish minimum safety requirements for ladder use, manufacturing, inspection, and maintenance, and are enforced by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. There are three main types of Washington Ladder Safety: the General Ladder Safety Rule, the Portable Ladder Safety Rule, and the Fixed Ladder Safety Rule. The General Ladder Safety Rule covers ladders in general, and provides guidelines on ladder selection, safe use, and storage. It also requires employers to provide training on ladder safety to employees who will be using ladders. The Portable Ladder Safety Rule is specific to portable ladders, such as stepladders and extension ladders, and covers requirements for ladder construction, inspection, and maintenance. The Fixed Ladder Safety Rule is specific to fixed ladders, such as those attached to buildings and towers, and covers requirements for ladder construction, inspection, and maintenance, as well as safety devices that must be installed on fixed ladders.