Include mounting hardware for flat or angle side rails.
Fixed ladder safety cage.
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.
Make existing ladders osha compliant with ladder safety cages from grainger.
Cages mount to the side rails of fixed ladders up to 20 wide.
Fixed ladders with safety cages.
Standard fixed steel ladders are combined with safety cage protection.
Cages or wells are required on fixed ladders in the united states under osha s 29 cfr 1917 118 e 1.
Cages have flared bottom opening for easy entry.
The requirement for a cage comes when you have a fixed ladder longer than 20 feet.
Top and middle sections have a 29 inside diameter.
Here are the basics of the requirements.
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.
Fixed ladders more than 20 feet 6 1 m in height shall be provided with a cage well or ladder safety device.
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.
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.
Cages must extend 42 inches above the top of the landing.