Fixed Access Ladder Inspection

Note to paragraph d.

Fixed access ladder inspection.

Section 1910 28 establishes the employer s duty to provide fall protection for employees on fixed ladders and 1910 29 specifies the criteria for fall protection systems for fixed ladders. Fixed ladders walkways and stairs still need inspecting. For more information about our inspection and recertification service call us on 01293 529977 or use our online contact form. Our inspection regime for fixed ladders includes firstly checking that the ladder installation and design complies fully with bs 4211 2005 and bs 14122 3.

Figure d 2 slide step fixed ladder sections. As is standard with all of our inspections your inspections will be performed via a wireless tablet and data will be uploaded to a secure customer portal for viewing within 24 hours. Figure d 3 example of counterbalanced hatch cover at roof. It is a common misconception that fixed access ladders stairs and walkways don t need regular inspection.

We also check the integrity of all support brackets and fixings check whether there is safe access to and onto the ladder and whether warning signs are in place. Liftsafe technicians are trained and certified to not only inspect but repair all fixed access ladders in accordance with the applicable codes and standards. However this is not the case. As seen in the picture below featuring new ladder system we recommend a wider climbing surface to accommodate a ladder lifeline system and to make the ladder easier to climb.