In a manufacturing or construction setting, a ladder is indispensable. There are those who appreciate the ability to get a little higher to work on some piece of equipment or for installing something above their reach. Many will rely on A frame ladders for this, however, the industrial extension ladders have a far higher and more secure reach in most applications.
Depending on what needs to be done, an A frame may be the better choice. These are preferable for working on something that is not close enough to a structure to lean the extension ladder on. There is a major drawback, however, most work can be accomplished with this type of step assistance because most work is conducted at the perimeter of a space.
Safety regulations, enforced in most commercial and industrial situations, forbid personnel from stepping on the top of the A frame ladder. This also applies to the first and second step below that. This reduces the effective range of movement so that a 10 foot unit does not actually give the worker 10 foot of added height. This requires additional height and costs to gain a moderate rate of elevation.
An extension unit has, as its basic features and benefits, the ability to extend from the current 10 or 12 foot length to as high as 30 or 36 feet. This is accomplished by moving the section up and latching it on the rungs to achieve that extra height. Some ladders will have as many as two or three extra sections that can be extended with two main systems.
Many extension ladders are set so that you will push the additional section up by hand. The correct height having been achieved, an arm will latch onto a rung and it will hold fast to it. Some of these ladders will have pulleys, attached to the top of the unit, with a rope for pulling the section up, latching it in the same way.
Aluminum is a popular material for this valuable tool. Considerations must be made as to height, weight and costs for each ladder when thinking about which type of material. Wooden ones have been used in years past and are still not good for outside work. The best choice for many professional tradesmen is fiberglass. There are specific reasons for this.
The largest reason for choosing fiberglass for this equipment is that it does not conduct electricity. When electricians chose ladders, this is the material they get. This material will also not rust, corrode or discolor. This is a criteria that must be considered when your climbing tasks take you into clients home or business locations.
Having a task that requires you or your employees to get up high and with no budget for a scissor lift or boom truck, is all the reason you need to have a few of these ladders on hand. They are easy to move, set up and extend when needed. With the pulley system and special feet that can be attached for uneven ground, this is the way to safely handle all of your above ground level work.
Depending on what needs to be done, an A frame may be the better choice. These are preferable for working on something that is not close enough to a structure to lean the extension ladder on. There is a major drawback, however, most work can be accomplished with this type of step assistance because most work is conducted at the perimeter of a space.
Safety regulations, enforced in most commercial and industrial situations, forbid personnel from stepping on the top of the A frame ladder. This also applies to the first and second step below that. This reduces the effective range of movement so that a 10 foot unit does not actually give the worker 10 foot of added height. This requires additional height and costs to gain a moderate rate of elevation.
An extension unit has, as its basic features and benefits, the ability to extend from the current 10 or 12 foot length to as high as 30 or 36 feet. This is accomplished by moving the section up and latching it on the rungs to achieve that extra height. Some ladders will have as many as two or three extra sections that can be extended with two main systems.
Many extension ladders are set so that you will push the additional section up by hand. The correct height having been achieved, an arm will latch onto a rung and it will hold fast to it. Some of these ladders will have pulleys, attached to the top of the unit, with a rope for pulling the section up, latching it in the same way.
Aluminum is a popular material for this valuable tool. Considerations must be made as to height, weight and costs for each ladder when thinking about which type of material. Wooden ones have been used in years past and are still not good for outside work. The best choice for many professional tradesmen is fiberglass. There are specific reasons for this.
The largest reason for choosing fiberglass for this equipment is that it does not conduct electricity. When electricians chose ladders, this is the material they get. This material will also not rust, corrode or discolor. This is a criteria that must be considered when your climbing tasks take you into clients home or business locations.
Having a task that requires you or your employees to get up high and with no budget for a scissor lift or boom truck, is all the reason you need to have a few of these ladders on hand. They are easy to move, set up and extend when needed. With the pulley system and special feet that can be attached for uneven ground, this is the way to safely handle all of your above ground level work.
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