Caged Ladder Specs

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Caged ladder specs.

Fixed ladders must be provided with cages wells ladder safety devices or self retracting lifelines where the length of climb is less than. The requirement for a cage comes when you have a fixed ladder longer than 20 feet. 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 start 7 feet above the bottom of the ladder and extend beyond the top rung by 42.

Here are the basics of the requirements. Ladders come in sections no longer than 7 feet for easy handling bolt sections together end to end fasteners included. Constructed of aluminum these caged fixed ladders are lightweight sturdy and non corrosive. A cage is welded to these ladders for quick installation.

For caged fixed ladders erected before november 19 2018 employers have up to 20 years to install ladder safety or personal fall arrest systems 1910 28 b 9 i a. 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 revised ruling establishes a phase out of ladder wells and cages over the next 20 years per osha 1910 128 b 9 i. Cages must extend 42 inches above the top of the landing.

Optional security cover prevents unauthorized access. Kattclimb caged fixed ladders are available in a variety of kits to suit different applications. Various options are available for these modular aluminum access ladder systems to ensure every need or safety standard can be met.