Fixed ladders and shaft ladders from KRAUSE
Safe access to buildings and mechanical facilities according to the latest standard
KRAUSE offers you fixed ladders and shaft ladders that fulfil the highest safety requirements and can be individually adapted to your structural conditions. Our solutions are certified in accordance with current standards and offer maximum protection for maintenance work, access and escape routes - even at great heights. Our fixed ladders are made from high-quality materials such as steel or aluminium to ensure maximum stability and durability.
Whether on buildings, machines or in shafts: We have the right solution for your application.
Fixed ladders from KRAUSE - Safe, permanent ascent and descent, even at great heights
Fixed ladders are the ideal access system solution when it comes to safe and permanent access to buildings, plant and machinery, even at great heights, such as access for inspection and maintenance work on buildings, machinery and racking systems or escape routes as emergency ladder systems on buildings. KRAUSE fixed ladders are designed as a modular system. The system makes it possible to assemble even complex, multi-section systems with time savings of up to 30 per cent. The extensive range of accessories covers a wide variety of requirements depending on the structural conditions on site.
Individual advice and customised solutions
We offer you personalised advice to find the best solution for your specific needs.
Together, we develop a concept that is perfectly tailored to your security requirements and operational processes.
Fixed ladders and their standards: Your guide to safety and regulations
Fixed ladders are indispensable components for safe access to workplaces at height and for escape routes. Depending on the area of use and function, there are various standards that regulate the design, assembly and inspection of these ladders:
DIN 18799-1:2019
- Regulates requirements for fixed fixed ladders that are attached to structures (buildings).
- Concerns the construction, assembly and testing of these ladders.
- Focuses on safety requirements for safe access to workplaces at height.
- Contains specifications for materials, dimensions, exit points and the load-bearing capacity of fixed ladder systems.
DIN 14094-1:2017
- Refers to the planning and construction of emergency ladder systems as escape routes.
- Focus on escape routes and safe evacuation of people in an emergency.
- Requirements for safety equipment, such as sufficiently wide escape routes, stability and rapid accessibility.
- This standard does not apply to work ladders, but specifically for emergency use.
DIN 18799-3:2021
- Supplements DIN 18799-1 and specifies special requirements for accessories for fixed ladders on structures.
- Defines safety requirements for fall protection devices, passage barriers and other additional equipment.
- New rules for the exit onto roofs and avoiding unsecured areas when climbing the ladder.
- This standard does not apply to mechanical equipment or shaft ladders.
- Further information on DIN 18799-3:2021
DIN EN ISO 14122-4:2016
- Applies to fixed ladders attached to mechanical facilities.
- Regulates safe access to machinery via fixed ladders.
- This standard focuses on the industrial sector and the maintenance of plant and machinery using fixed ladders.
Planning aid for access ladders according to the new standard
Use our practical planning aid for fixed ladders in accordance with the new standard. This will give you an initial overview of the possibilities for using fixed ladders.
Which standard is relevant for your fixed ladder?
Whether as access to a building, as an escape route or for maintenance work on machinery - each standard ensures that your fixed ladders meet the specific requirements of the area of application. Especially with older systems, it may be necessary to retrofit the existing fixed ladder systems, as some standards, such as DIN 18799-3:2021, do not offer grandfathering for older systems. Contact us for customised advice to ensure that your fixed ladder complies with the applicable standards and offers maximum safety!
Shaft ladders made of steel and stainless steel
Our shaft ladders are available in two different widths and different materials depending on the intended use, e.g. safe descent for inspection and maintenance work in sewage treatment plants, drinking water supply systems, landfills, retention basins and other shaft systems. Various access aids are available for safe entry and exit.
Where KRAUSE is, there is safety - Fixed ladders
Fixed ladders are technical work equipment and represent a source of danger. The entrepreneur must ensure that a qualified person commissioned by him carries out a recurring work equipment check to ensure that the fixed and shaft ladders are in proper condition.
KRAUSE SafetyServices - More security for your company
Use our on-site inspection service for fixed ladders or take part in one of our seminars for qualified persons so that you can independently check your fixed ladders in the future. Learn in-depth specialist knowledge of the safe handling of KRAUSE products in our user and product training courses for fixed ladders, shaft ladders and emercency escape ladders.