Fixed Ladders Over 24 Feet With the New Rule for Walking-Working Surfaces that OSHA published in November 2016, they announced they were phasing out cages as fall protection. According to OSHA, after 2036 cages will not be considered as fall protection. Cages are not prohibited but if used must be used in combination with a …
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Disappearing Stairway. Folding Ladder. Attic Stair. Super Simplex. A Disappearing Stairway offers customized versatility. This strong and durable stairway provides access to any space in your building discreetly. Traditional Fixed Ladders take up floor space and are an eye-sore in common areas. Be innovative, incorporate a commercial Disappearing Stairway in your project to ensure that …
The type of job the accessing product is going to be used for most often dictates which accessing device is used. Use a Standard Stairs, or better known as Industrial Stairway, when the climber will be frequently carrying objects. Use a Ship Stair or Alternating Tread Stair when it is not feasible to use a …
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What will be behind the Fixed Ladder? When specifying an Aluminum Access Ladder, whether on the interior or exterior of the building, remember to pay attention to any coping, cornices, or gutters along the roof line or pipes along the walls. OSHA code 1910.23(d)(2) requires a minimum of 7 inches of clear space behind the …
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