Cage Ladders

Customizable Aluminum Cage Ladder Models

Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, low maintenance aluminum
Serrated square rings for maximum strength and safety
Non-spark, high strength aluminum
All stainless steel hardware
Standard mill finish with anodized, painted or powder coated finishes available at additional cost

OSHA defines a cage as an enclosure mounted on the side rails of a fixed ladder or fastened to a structure behind the fixed ladder which surrounds the climbing space of the ladder. Cages are required by OSHA when the application height exceeds 24’ (OSHA 1926.1053(a)(19)(iii).

A cage ladder is typically used for easy roof and mezzanine access, high or hazardous locations such as areas in close proximity to a roof edge or high-voltage power lines, outdoor advertising, access to interior roof or floor hatches, elevator pits, and for manhole access, and door/wall hatch access.

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531 Cage Ladder

Standard Cage Ladder

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532 Cage Ladder

Low Parapet Access with Roofover Rail Extensions

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533 Cage Ladder

High Parapet Access with Platform and Return

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533A Cage Ladder

Low Parapet Access with Platform and No Return

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534 Cage Ladder

Low Parapet with Walk Through Rail Extension

How are O’Keeffe’s Aluminum Cage Ladders Constructed?

Our fixed access ladders are constructed with lightweight, high strength, non-spark, corrosion resistant and maintenance-free aluminum. We offer a standard mill finish for our ladders, and we anodize or powder coat to any color or finish specified for an additional cost.

Steel ladders are susceptible to rust, and would have to be galvanized or made with stainless steel to resist corrosion, adding to its cost. When a steel ladder exhibits signs of rust, it poses a danger the user and would have to be replaces.

Click here to learn more on the many benefits of using aluminum over steel in fixed commercial and industrial ladder applications.

What is OSHA’s Final Ruling on Cage Ladders?

Per OSHA’s 2016 bulletin “Final Rule to Update, Align, and Provide Greater Flexibility in tis General Industry Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection Standards”, cages are not permissible as a means of fall protection for new fixed ladders erected on or after November 19, 2018. A personal fall arrest or a ladder safety system must be installed in accordance with OSHA 1910.28(b)(9)(i)(B). Each fixed ladder installed before November 19, 2018 must be equipped with a personal fall arrest system, a ladder safety system, cage, or well. By November 19, 2036, all ladders extending more than 24’ must have a ladder safety or fall arrest system.

O’Keeffe’s fixed access ladders can be equipped with a variety of ladder safety attachments such as rail and harness fall arrest systems and lading platform that are OSHA compliant.

Custom Access Ladders

O’Keeffe’s offers custom designs for your cage ladder. For more information on our aluminum roof access ladders or to request a custom quote please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 888-653-3333. We look forward to hearing from you!

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