Overview
RL50
Vertical fall arrest rung ladders provide primary access to roofs and elevated locations up to 6.0m. A vertical ladder requires a ladder fall arrest system for operator safety. Manufactured to Australian Standard AS/NZS 1657:2018, they have a unique precision and profiled rung design which ensures a high level of safety and confidence for maintenance personnel.
- 150kg rated
- Multiple ladder system configurations providing a solution for any situation
- Prefabricated modular components provide easy on-site assembly with no welding required
- Rapid install, unique system flexibility based on T-Slot connection system
- Precision robotic manufacture, ensuring quality and consistency
- Power grip rungs with slip testing to Australian Standards
- Available with metal deck and concrete floor mounting options
Specification
Materials
All components and accessories manufactured from high grade structural aluminium with options for powder coating.
Dimensions
- Overall ladder width: 605mm
- Distance between stiles: 525mm
- Rung diameter: 45 x 32mm (profiled)
- Rung spacing: 300mm
- Stile extension above landing surface: 900mm to 1100mm
- Minimum clearance behind ladder: 200mm (vertical position)
- Maximum distance between rest platforms: 6.0m
Weight
- Ladder body sections: 2.9kg/m (excludes fixing brackets and fixings)
- Cage sections: 8.3kg/m
Fixings
- Structural steel fixing: M10 bolt set
- Concrete fixing: M10 mechanical concrete anchor
- Metal purlin fixing: 14G tek screw
Substructure requirements
- Support structure integrity, suitability and fixing method to be assessed and determined by a competent person prior to installation.
- Maximum roof pitch: 30 degrees across slope, 15 degrees with slop
Rating
- Recommended for single person use – 150kg rated
- Industrial rated, suited to high frequency usage
- Ladder rung grip profile rated to R10
- Vertical line fall arrester must be only used with the fall arrest device and harness system incorporation front chest attachment and energy absorber as per AS/ NZS1891.1:2009 (part 4)
Compliance
All Safe Height Safety Solutions rung ladders are designed to conform with requirements of the Australian & New Zealand Standards AS 1657:2018, AS/NZS 5532:2013 AS/NZS/ISO22846, AS/ NZS1891 and relevant codes of practices and guidelines.
Testing
Testing and performance based on requirements of Australian Standard AS 1657:2018.
Key features
1. Front and rear t-slot attachment on stile
Reducing cage and bracket interference providing unlimited adjustability.
2. T-bolt
M10 T-bolt fastener providing rapid installation to minimise any drilling required.
3. Adjustable height egress platform
For simple levelling and top rung compliance.
4. Lockable ladder access door
Providing restricted access to personnel.
5. Ladder support landing
Prefabricated unit for simple installation.

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