Include mounting hardware for flat or angle side rails.
Fixed ladder safety cage.
Cages must extend 42 inches above the top of the landing.
Cages mount to the side rails of fixed ladders up to 20 wide.
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.
Standard fixed steel ladders are combined with safety cage protection.
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.
Fixed ladders with safety cages.
Cages or wells are required on fixed ladders in the united states under osha s 29 cfr 1917 118 e 1.
Bottom section flares to a 34 inside diameter for easy entry.
Osha is giving the general industry a heads up and deadline.
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.
Here are the basics of the requirements.
Available in 10 through 29 sizes and ideal for hatchway or side step landing access.
Top and middle sections have a 29 inside diameter.