Fixed Ladder Safety Cage

Top and middle sections have a 29 inside diameter.

Fixed ladder safety cage.

Fixed ladders with safety cages. Cages must extend 42 inches above the top of the landing. 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. As of november 18th 2018 a personal fall arrest system or ladder safety system will be used to replace any damaged or nonfunctioning section cage or well previously installed on a fixed ladder.

Cages or wells are required on fixed ladders in the united states under osha s 29 cfr 1917 118 e 1. Here are the basics of the requirements. Bottom section flares to a 34 inside diameter for easy entry. 1917 118 e 2 when a well or cage is used ladders with length of climb exceeding 30 feet 9 14 m shall comply with the following provisions.

The requirement for a cage comes when you have a fixed ladder longer than 20 feet. Fixed ladders more than 20 feet 6 1 m in height shall be provided with a cage well or ladder safety device a well refers to a permanent complete enclosure around a fixed ladder which is attached to the walls of the well. Osha is giving the general industry a heads up and deadline. Available in 10 through 29 sizes and ideal for hatchway or side step landing access.

Make existing ladders osha compliant with ladder safety cages from grainger. Fixed ladders more than 20 feet 6 1 m in height shall be provided with a cage well or ladder safety device. Standard fixed steel ladders are combined with safety cage protection.