GRABSAFE® - U.S. Patent No's. Apply 6095283; 6347685; 6619428
The GRABSAFE® provides horizontal grab bars to step through the ladders portion of your fixed ladders.
GRABSAFE® gives personnel horizontal hand holds to ascend or descend the full height of a fixed ladder. Only horizontal grip members are reliable enough to sustain a fall of the body if the foot slides off the rung for any reason. If a vertical member is held, no matter what the shape of the side rail or the strength of grip, the force of falling causes the hand to slide, producing an impact with the next rail obstruction, which causes release of the handhold and a resulting fall.
Army Corps of Engineers Reference - Army Corps of Engineers: EM 385-1-1 (Appendix J):
Section 2. b. Side rails. Side rails that might be used as a climbing aid shall be of such cross sections as to afford adequate gripping surface without sharp edges, splinters or burrs. Horizontal grab bars shall be provided for proper grip on side rail extensions for walk-through ladders.
Section 3. h. Openings shall be provided with elevated horizontal grab bars to facilitate access and exit from upper levels.
Application Use
- All Fixed Ladders
Quick Facts
- Welded construction
- Rungs space at 12" to match ladder rung spacing
- Simple and quick installation
Benefits
- Increases stability when exiting or entering a fixed ladder
- Large grab bars for secure grip, even with gloved hands
Standard Features
- Available in powder coat safety yellow, hot-dip galvanized or stainless steel
- Bolt-on or Weld-on Models available
