Exterior Roof Ladder With Cage

Standard cage is.

Exterior roof ladder with cage.

All 24 feet tall fixed ladders installed or replaced at this time must have compliant fall protection. Fixed ladders with safety cages. Whether it s an access ladder model that s caged or uncaged we have what you re looking for. If you already have a cage attached to a fixed ladder osha will accept its use for the next 19 years.

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. 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. 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. Alaco cages for fixed access ladders offer added safety for climbs higher than 20 feet.

The aluminum ladders can be used for roof access and other fixed access ladder applications. A ladder cage is required when the length of climb is 20 ft and greater above floor level. Cages must extend 42 inches above the top of the landing. 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.

The new osha general industry fall protection regulations that went into effect in 2017 are prompting a slew of questions on fixed ladders. Cages cannot be installed as viable fall protection. The dates you need to remember are. 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.

Available in 10 through 29 sizes and ideal for hatchway or side step landing access. Standard fixed steel ladders are combined with safety cage protection. Custom made ladder brackets are also available to fit unusual wall surfaces or configurations. Katt fixed access ladders for all roof access needs.

Cages have flared bottom opening for easy entry. 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. 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.

Here are the basics of the requirements.