I can’t add much to Van’s and Derek’s replies.
So that you can speak with some confidence and knowledge, you can find specific information about ladders and fall protection at
OSHA’s website or the OSHA regulations in Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910 (Occupational Health and
Safety Standards.) See Subpart D – Walking and Working Surfaces beginning at 29 CFR 1910.21 where fixed ladders and fall protection are addressed.
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations:
You may also need to refer to 29 CFR 1926 regarding Construction Industry Standards. You should also see if there is a State OSHA and if their rules have any differences. (Many States simply refer to the federal regulations.)
The OSHA regulations are tedious, have numerous internal cross-references, and are difficult to read. It will take a reading or two (or three) to understand what you really need. Also, the OSHA website includes many “plain-language” summaries and related documents.
Don’t count on being able to get any direct agency assistance – OSHA is understaffed and their limited resources are directed toward major industries. Your state probably has an OSHA “hotline” that you can call. It may be an anonymous. But bear in mind that an OSHA inspection will lead to a list of violations to be addressed and (as noted by Van) one administrative recourse is to shut things down, rather than make any improvements. Also note that the administration may essentially ignore the OSHA violations and take no action – again, because of limited funding, OSHA has little time to follow up on enforcement.
Might be a long shot (what with college “turfs” to consider), but if your college has any sort of departments that teach environmental programs, health, or engineering, there may be someone (professor/instructor) who can inspect and/or assist you. (For example, industrial engineering and public health often include occupational issues.)
You should consider preparing some sort of list of problems with potential solutions and set priorities. Address the biggest hazards first. There may even be easy fixes of lesser hazards that can be dealt with in the near future, too.
Joe