Ladder Fall Arrest
A ladder fall arrest system is a safety system designed to protect workers while climbing fixed vertical ladders by arresting a fall and reducing the risk of serious injury. These systems commonly use a cable lifeline or rigid rail track connected to a worker's harness.
Ladder fall arrest systems are commonly installed on fixed ladders attached to water tanks, towers, utility poles, rooftops, mezzanines, roof hatches, and industrial structures where workers must climb to elevated locations.
CAI Safety offers ladder cable fall arrest systems, ladder rigid track fall arrest systems, roof hatch ladder fall arrest systems, fixed ladder SRL anchors, and systems designed for utility poles and towers.
A cable fall arrest system uses a vertical cable lifeline and traveler, while a rigid track system uses a fixed rail and trolley that automatically follows the worker during ascent and descent for hands-free climbing.
Yes. Properly designed and installed ladder fall arrest systems can help facilities meet OSHA and ANSI requirements for ladder safety and fall protection.
Under OSHA requirements, fixed ladders extending more than 24 feet above a lower level generally require a ladder safety system or personal fall arrest system.
Yes. Many ladder fall arrest systems can be retrofitted to existing fixed ladders, allowing facilities to improve worker safety without replacing the ladder structure.
Yes. CAI Safety offers ladder fall arrest systems specifically designed for roof hatch applications, helping workers remain protected while transitioning through rooftop access points.
Yes. Many ladder fall arrest systems are designed with rescue capability features to assist employers in implementing fall rescue procedures and emergency response plans.
The best solution depends on ladder height, structure type, worker access requirements, environmental conditions, rescue needs, and applicable OSHA or ANSI requirements. CAI Safety can help determine the most appropriate system for a specific application.