Osha is giving the general industry a heads up and deadline.
Fixed ladder safety cage.
Fixed ladders more than 20 feet 6 1 m in height shall be provided with a cage well or ladder safety device.
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.
Bottom section flares to a 34 inside diameter for easy entry.
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.
Available in 10 through 29 sizes and ideal for hatchway or side step landing access.
Cages have flared bottom opening for easy entry.
Top and middle sections have a 29 inside diameter.
Fixed ladders with safety cages.
Cages mount to the side rails of fixed ladders up to 20 wide.
Make existing ladders osha compliant with ladder safety cages from grainger.
The requirement for a cage comes when you have a fixed ladder longer than 20 feet.
Here are the basics of the requirements.
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.