Cage Ladder Safety Gate

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Cage ladder safety gate.

Retrofit designs available to suit existing steel handrails or ladders. The ladder safety gate is a self closing swing gate which is economical reliable easy to install and closely matches the railings and their dimensional requirements provided for by federal osha. 49 fr 5321 feb. The requirement for a cage comes when you have a fixed ladder longer than 20 feet.

84 fr 68795 dec. 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. Ideal for elevated platforms mezzanines or equipment and anywhere there is an opening in your railing system which is accessed by ladders. 81 fr 82983 82986 nov.

Latches included where specified. Self closing gates as standard. Here are the basics of the requirements. Choose from our selection of safety cages including protective barriers ladders work platforms and more.

Safety cages provided as required. Safety gates available in half or full height with intermediate bars to suit. Self closing safety gates for fixed ladders with walk through handrails any guardrail system with a personnel opening can be protected to osha standard with a cotterman self closing safety gate. Removable gates or non rigid members such as chains may be used on mobile ladder stand platforms instead of handrails and guardrails in special use applications.

Cages must extend 42 inches above the top of the landing.