Fixed Ladder Safety Cage

The requirement for a cage comes when you have a fixed ladder longer than 20 feet.

Fixed ladder safety cage.

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. 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. 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.

Make existing ladders osha compliant with ladder safety cages from grainger. Include mounting hardware for flat or angle side rails. Osha is giving the general industry a heads up and deadline. Bottom section flares to a 34 inside diameter for easy entry.

Cages must extend 42 inches above the top of the landing. 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 have flared bottom opening for easy entry. Available in 10 through 29 sizes and ideal for hatchway or side step landing access.

Cages mount to the side rails of fixed ladders up to 20 wide. Fixed ladders with safety cages. 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.