Mega LadderSafe

The Mega LadderSafe system is intended as a temporary structure to allow safe access and egress to temporary excavations and shafts up to 9 metres deep. It is intended predominantly to be used in conjunction with sheet piled cofferdams but may be adapted for other support structures. 

Specification 

  • Entry system for deep excavations
  • Clamping system can accomodate steel piles or concrete structures
  • Safe and convenient alternative to long ladders and staging
  • Adjustable clamp or bolted fixing arrangement
  • Includes variable offset to avoid obstructions below
  • Modualr steel, hooped ladder extensions
Description  Dimensions (m)
 
Quantity (per set) Weight (Kg)
Platform head unit 3.2 x 2.3 x 0.7  1 300
Caged extension ladder 1 and 2 (0.7 Dia) Variable 39 (1m long) 69 (2m long)
Final stage ladder  2.45 1 40
Hook on stabiliser bracket  N/A Variable  23

No. of components required per excavation depth (assumes a 0.5m pile upstand) 

Mega LadderSafe Components                                                        Excavation Depth (m)                   
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5
Platform unit  1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2m caged extension 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2
1m caged extension 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1
Final stage ladder 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Stabiliser bracket 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4
Total Weight (kg) 425 425 455 455 520 520 550 550 615 615

Technical Library

Mega Laddersafe User Guide

Mega Laddersafe User Guide

Equipment User Guide for the Mega Laddersafe system.

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