Exterior Roof Ladder With Cage

Cages must extend 42 inches above the top of the landing.

Exterior roof ladder with cage.

Fixed ladders with safety cages. The new osha general industry fall protection regulations that went into effect in 2017 are prompting a slew of questions on fixed ladders. 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. The requirement for a cage comes when you have a fixed ladder longer than 20 feet.

View system benefits and features of this fixed ladder system or download brochures and drawings. Alaco cages for fixed access ladders offer added safety for climbs higher than 20 feet. Lightweight and modular fixed commercial ladders are available with a directional platform ladder cage and door. 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.

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. Whether it s an access ladder model that s caged or uncaged we have what you re looking for. 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. 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.

Cages cannot be installed as viable fall protection. The regulations say that if a fixed ladder is taller than 20 feet you are required to have a cage which meets all the requirements of 29 cfr 1910 27 d. Cages have flared bottom opening for easy entry. Standard cage is.

Available in 10 through 29 sizes and ideal for hatchway or side step landing access. All 24 feet tall fixed ladders installed or replaced at this time must have compliant fall protection. 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. Custom made ladder brackets are also available to fit unusual wall surfaces or configurations.

Standard fixed steel ladders are combined with safety cage protection. If you already have a cage attached to a fixed ladder osha will accept its use for the next 19 years. Here are the basics of the requirements. The dates you need to remember are.

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