03/06/2025
Ladder cages are a thing of the past.
Not only do they fail to stop nearly any fall, but they are costly and require a great deal of hardware and installation.
Because of this, OSHA has been pushing for Personal Fall Arrest Systems or Ladder Safety Systems to be installed on all new, repaired, or replaced fixed ladders after November 19, 2018 for ladders 24 feet or higher above the lower level. (according to OSHA 1910.28(b)(9)(i))
Thankfully, the best solution is also the easiest: Having an SRL with a tagline installed at the top of a ladder allows your workers to use any standard harness with a back d-ring to maintain connection to an overhead anchorage throughout the ascent or descent; with no special rails, wires, or harnesses required.
When paired with a Reliance SRL such as the Skyloc II and it's patented FailSafe Locking Mechanism with 10 mechanically-forced locking opportunities per rotation, you can achieve arrest distances of under 2 feet, greatly minimizing the arrest forces and the possibility of injury from collision or whiplash.
See Reliance Fall Protection's Ladder Stanchion System: https://hubs.li/Q039yxYH0
See all fall protection: https://www.relsafe.com/