Standard cage is.
Exterior roof ladder with cage.
If you already have a cage attached to a fixed ladder osha will accept its use for the next 19 years.
Constructed with lightweight corrosion resistant low maintenance aluminum and heavy duty stainless steel hardware these interior or exterior roof access ladders are designed for maximum climbing comfort and user safety.
Cages have flared bottom opening for easy entry.
The requirement for a cage comes when you have a fixed ladder longer than 20 feet.
A ladder cage is required when the length of climb is 20 ft and greater above floor level.
Alaco cages for fixed access ladders offer added safety for climbs higher than 20 feet.
Standard fixed steel ladders are combined with safety cage protection.
Whether it s an access ladder model that s caged or uncaged we have what you re looking for.
Fixed ladders must be provided with cages wells ladder safety devices or self retracting lifelines where the length of climb is less than 24 feet 7 3 m but the top of the.
Lightweight and modular fixed commercial ladders are available with a directional platform ladder cage and door.
Alaco exterior roof access ladders feature a standard mill finish and are also an excellent choice for chimneys towers vats refineries and other industrial applications.
Fixed ladders with safety cages.
Here are the basics of the requirements.
Available in 10 through 29 sizes and ideal for hatchway or side step landing access.
The aluminum ladders can be used for roof access and other fixed access ladder applications.
Katt fixed access ladders for all roof access needs.
Made of the same aircraft grade aluminum alloy as the ladders themselves cages use 1 4 x 2 hoops riveted to seven 3 16 x 1 1 2 vertical bars for optimal structural stability.
Fixed ladders without cages or wells must have at least a 15 inch 38 cm clearance width to the nearest permanent object on each side of the centerline of the ladder.
The dates you need to remember are.
Custom made ladder brackets are also available to fit unusual wall surfaces or configurations.
View system benefits and features of this fixed ladder system or download brochures and drawings.
Industrial ladder applications range from exterior roof access on buildings interior access to roof hatches and platforms to complex systems on large structures such as grain silos or bridges.
The new osha general industry fall protection regulations that went into effect in 2017 are prompting a slew of questions on fixed ladders.
Cages must extend 42 inches above the top of the landing.
If you are wondering when a fixed ladder requires fall protection which forms of ladder fall protection are osha compliant or if ladder cages still comply with osha s revised ruling we have just the post for you.