As part of a comprehensive scheme of roof access & safety improvements a major D.I.Y retailer worked with a number of Safety companies to provide Safe Access equipment across their UK stores. As part of this scheme of works Ascent™ ladders were specified to create access onto the roof tops where fixed ladder access was required.

As a security measure to prevent unauthorised access to the roofs an Ascent™ anti-climb bottom hoop cover and associated hoop guard were specified.

The Ascent™ anti-climb bottom hoop cover is hinged and supplied with a locking padlock allowing users accessing from below to un-lock the hoop cover, leaving in the “open” position whilst on the roof top. When the roof works are complete the user can then shut the hoop cover, creating an anti-climb enclosure on the bottom section of the ladder hoops which will act as a deterrent to potential intruders.

The Ascent™ fixed access ladder is designed in accordance with BS EN 14122-4:2016 and can be detailed to suit a wide range of building types. Where heights exceed 10m intermediate rest platforms can be added and other safety features introduced to meet site conditions.

The Ascent ladder was installed by the Height Safety contractor in accordance with the provided comprehensive install guidelines. The Ascent ladder is designed & tested in accordance with BS EN 14122-4:2016 and manufactured at our Sheffield premises to CE / UKCA standards in accordance with BS EN 1090 manufacturing procedures.

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