External Systems - Fixed Ladder Access
Safe Access, Egress with Inbuilt Rescue
Permanent Ladder System
Fixed Ladders mean those that are part of a building or other structure such as storage tanks, gasometers or
electricity pylons, and as opposed to stairways and flights of steps, and ladders that are portable, mobile or
taken from one job location to another. Typical use for a fixed ladder would be access to a height for
service and maintenance, emergency escape routes, observation over a distance and reading of weather
instrumentation.
Operatives ascending and descending vertical fixed ladders have always been a concern to industry.
Cable Safe has further developed its safe access, egress and rescue system (ARM) for this application.
As the operative on the left ascends or descends the ladder the inertia reel fitted several metres above
him retracts or extends. Operatives are not impeded by close fitting lanyards that are associated with
other systems. They have maximum freedom of movement. However in the event of a fall the inertia
reel locks off stopping the fall in a short distance.
The operative on the right can safely manipulate the access gate fitted to the top of the ladder without disconnecting from
the system. Furthermore, he remains at all times attached to the protection mechanism while free to move around the tank
tops and perform his duties, so practically eliminating the possibility of a fall of any distance.
In the unlikely event of a fallen operative needing to be retrieved, ground personnel can quickly and controllably lower
them to the ground without putting themselves at risk or requiring any expensive specialised training (left photograph).
The inertia reel can be removed from the system after use and stored safely indoors. This is achieved simply by lowering it to the ground and takes less than two minutes Alternatively a cover can be fitted to the top of the system to protect it from the elements.
The inertia reel can be removed from the system after use and stored safely indoors. This is achieved simply by lowering it to the ground and takes less than two minutes Alternatively a cover can be fitted to the top of the system to protect it from the elements.
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