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frankhone  
#1 Posted : 21 January 2015 22:58:11(UTC)
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frankhone
Hi All has any one done a risk assessment for a high caged Silo ladder that i could take a look at please
Thanks in anticipation
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Gav81  
#2 Posted : 22 January 2015 15:31:48(UTC)
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Gav81
Hi, I don't have a risk assessment for a caged ladder on a silo. Am I right in assuming that you are considering if caged ladders are suitable in the prevention of falls?

If so please see link below for an HSE research report on caged ladders as this will probably help.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr657.htm

It's usually prudent to fit a ladder FAS (fall arrest system) to the ladder if spans a large distance with platforms in between etc.
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Gav81  
#3 Posted : 22 January 2015 15:34:44(UTC)
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Gav81
The link above was for FAS on caged ladders

This link is regarding the effectiveness of caged ladders in arresting a fall.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr258.pdf

Both links you may find useful when carrying out your risk assessment
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frankhone  
#4 Posted : 23 January 2015 09:30:30(UTC)
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frankhone
Thank you for the links very help full thank you
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Seabee81  
#5 Posted : 23 January 2015 16:06:56(UTC)
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Seabee81
Here's a video showing what happens when you fall on a caged ladder
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