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Fixed Ladders - Roof Ladders – Caged Ladders: OSHA, ANSI Design Criteria and Applications

Partial list of Design Criteria and Code Considerations contained in slides.

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FL Series Fixed Ladders - Roof Ladders - Caged Ladders (left)SL Series Ships Ladder (right)

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There are 3 Types of Fixed Vertical Ladders:

0 To a Hatch0 To a Walk-Thru0 Side Exit = Overshoot

Ladder Terminates at Exit

Fixed Ladders with Walk-Thrus

0 Walk-thru = Roof-over or Side Rail Extension

0 Exits = straight ahead / between the side rails

0 Access = intermediate level above

0 Access = catwalk

Fixed Ladders with Walk-Thrus for Platforms and Landings

0 Platform to cross over parapet walls

0 Return ladder on the backside if necessary

0 6” above wall height

Ladder Extensions at Exits

Applicable Codes andCode Provisions Partial list of Design Criteria and Code Considerations contained in slides.

Fixed Ladders

Applicable Codes for Fixed Ladders

0 OSHA-Occupational Safety & Health Admin.

0 ANSI-American National Standards Institute

0 OSHA and ANSI code are similar. The more stringent code element in each is used as a guideline in this presentation.

0 National codes0 OSHA 1910.27

0www.OSHA.gov

0 ANSI A14.30www.ANSI.org

0 Websites offer easy code reference

Note: Some states may have special code requirements

Applicable Codes for Fixed Ladders

0OSHA refers to ANSI but alters its version of the code.0Best Practice:

0Select a manufacturer who builds to the more stringent of the two codes or the overlap of the two codes.

0Some states may have special code requirements.0Manufactures will advise you on exact requirements.

Safety Cages (OSHA)

0 Cages provided on ladders more than 20’

0 Recommended on shorter ladders in dangerous locations

0 Cages extend past exit point0 Cages start between 7’ and 8’ above

ground0 Cage sizes and shapes set by code

Safety Cages (ANSI)

0 Cages provided on ladders more than 24’0 Recommended on shorter ladders in

dangerous locations0 Cages extend past exit point0 Cages start between 7’ and 8’ above

ground0 Cage sizes and shapes are set by code

Landing Platforms0 Landings provided for each 30’ of height except where no

cage, well, or ladder safety device is provided 0 Rest platforms offset at each level0 Rest platforms have handrails and toe boards on all

exposed sides0 Landing minimum 48” length and 30” width0 Ladder accessing landing have rung level with platform

Fixed Ladders - Roof Ladders – Caged Ladders: OSHA, ANSI Design Criteria and Applications

Partial list of Design Criteria and Code Considerations contained in slides.

4188 East Andrew Johnson HighwayMorristown, TN 37814

800-225-7814info@precisionladders.com

FL Series Fixed Ladders - Roof Ladders - Caged Ladders (left)SL Series Ships Ladder (right)

© Precision Ladders 2015