Caged Access Ladders

Caged access ladders provide an easy to install, robust form of access that can be fitted to any adequate structure, and they provide safety standards that meet (or exceed) industry regulations, allowing you to remain in full compliance whenever there’s a need to work at height.

Implementing Fixed Ladders with Safety Cages

Cages provide a basic form of fall protection equipment for all fixed access ladders that measure three meters and over in height.

Caged and fixed access ladder systems are suitable for frequent use internally and externally within both commercial and industrial environments. They typically see use as the primary point of access from ground areas to rooftops, or as an easy conduit from lower to upper roofs, although they can also serve as a form of plant access if required.

Caged access ladders are extremely versatile; they can be integrated into roof edge protection and modified with additional safety and security measures such as wire mesh, safety cages, lockable security doors and exit platforms to aid the user on and off, all helping to form part of a comprehensive access strategy. Altus Safety offers fall protection design, supply and installation of entirely bespoke systems to assist you with especially complex working at height problems.

Caged and fixed access ladders, as well as any fall arrest system used for Work at Height must be inspected and compliance tested once every 12 months.

The Key Benefits of Caged Access Ladders

Lightweight and versatile, can be fitted to any adequate structure
Suitable for internal and external use in commercial and industrial environments
Available with wire mesh to safety cages, Lockable security doors and Exit Platforms
Caged ladder systems can be integrated into guardrail systems
Easy to install and maintain
Extremely robust with bespoke designs available

16 Questions when choosing a Fall Protection Company

Safety cages are required on all permanent access ladders over 3m, as per BS5395.
A fixed ladder must have an intermediate landing (rest platform) if 10m and over at every 6m.
A fall arrest system may be used in lieu of safety cage and rest platform.
Rungs must have 180mm of clearance to accommodate toe space while climbing the ladder.
Caged access ladders are available in a range of materials and finishes, including the below:
Materials:
Aluminium
GRP
Galvanised steel
Stainless steel
Finishes:
Powder coated to any RAL colour
Access ladders can be used on any high-quality structure that is capable of withstanding the additional load exerted by the system.
Caged access ladders are also known as:
Access ladders, fixed ladders, caged ladders, vertical access ladders, cat ladders, aluminium ladders or galvanised ladders
These systems are commonly installed in the following sectors:
Residential
Industrial
Offices
Retail
Hotels/leisure
Education
Healthcare
Utilities
Access Ladders are required to be tested every 12 months.
Altus Safety provide a full inspection, testing, certification and maintenance service for existing working at height equipment.
Caged access ladders comply with the following standards:
BS5395
BS4211: 2004
Testing/inspection standards and frequency:
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (P.U.W.E.R) 1998 – minimum of every 12 months by a working at height specialist company.