Single-flight vertical ladder with back protection (construction) galvanised steel

Range of application

On buildings for maintenance and cleaning work. For chimneys, specific regulations apply to the attachment and back protection.

Irrespective of the climbing height:

• Either back protection or fall protection can be used as safety railing (combination not permitted as the rescue of persons is hindered by the back protection)
• The need for an occupational medical examination for suitability for working at height (e.g. G 41) depends on the risk assessment (e.g. group of persons, total climbing height) of the respective vertical ladder systems
• A proof of the load-bearing capacity of the underlying surface must be checked and approved for each construction project by a responsible expert for stability
• We recommend the use of a barrier (safety door). If the exit point is located on traffic routes or at workplaces, a barrier is required
• The vertical overlap of successive ladder flights must be at least 1,680 mm
• At unsecured exit points, railings attached to both sides of the vertical ladder or led into the exit level are required
• Gap at exit step must not be larger than 75 mm
• Step-on dimension: Distance from entry level to the first rung 100–400 mm. When exiting forwards, the uppermost rung must be at the height of the exit side-rail
• With vertical ladders with fall protection, there must be at least 800 x 800 mm space available in front of the ladder when climbing through the open space.    
• These dimensions should also be observed for new installations in the existing system
• The clearances between the vertical ladder system and the railing must not exceed 120 mm
• The connection to the fall protection must be established and released from a secured standing position. A secured standing position is, for example, a platform with railing and a secured access
• For safe gripping of the side-rails, the clearance to adjacent parts around the side-rails must be at least 75 mm (except for components forming part of the vertical ladder system)

• Prefabricated vertical ladders and the possibility of combining them yourself offer the right solution for every project
• The highly stable fastening technology of the important back protection increases the economic efficiency
• Each individual component in the modular kit system meets the same quality and efficiency requirements

• Thanks to the optimised assembly system, even complex and multiple-flight systems can be assembled with up to 30 percent time savings
• For ready-made vertical ladders, the appropriate mounting sets are already included, the modular kit system offers numerous fastening options (please also order)
• Adjustable wall anchors for complex façades or walls with full thermal insulation

• Depending on the application, vertical ladders made of galvanised steel, stainless steel, aluminium and anodised aluminium are available
• Wall anchors and other mounting materials are available in several materials
• Robust, durable, efficient

• Convenient platforms for rest breaks or easy changeover with staggered vertical ladders
• Exits and access ladders for safe ascent and descent
• Lockable doors, wall anchors and other accessories for different structural conditions

• Practical planning aids (available as Downloads) with tips for correct planning of vertical ladder systems
• Planning in close coordination with the client as well as the place and purpose of use
• Joint project planning