A ladder cover is an effective way to protect users from slipping on worn or slippery ladders. This protective device are specially designed to to be fitted in traditional steel ladders. Since steel steps when wet are slippery, covers provide enough friction between the user's shoes and the steps. A ladder cover widens the step's surface area for better footing stability. It keeps the user secure by providing better foothold.
Ladder cover not only secures its user but also protects the ladder steps from being easily worn out. This ladder protection device also prevents the ladder from ruining any surface that it comes in contact with.
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Take an extra caution by using a cover for your ladder when climbing. This is especially advisable for workers working on extremely high areas. The higher you climb, the more protection and safety measures you should employ. Here are some ideas on how ladder covers can give you the peace of mind while working on ladders.
Only the Best Materials
To ensure that ladder covers will be able to fulfill its promise of added safety and protection, there are a variety of materials that you can choose from. Your choice of the covering materials will be dependent on the type of ladder that you own.
Rubbery caps - Ladder covers made of rubber caps can prevent any possible damage to the surface the you are working on. These rubber caps are placed on the top most ladder rails which protects the surface from getting scratched. The caps are very easy to put on as they are specially designed to be snapped over the rail ends of a ladder. Rubbers are also good materials to improve the user's grip, providing them enough confidence to move from one step to another. Durability of rubber caps are unquestionable since it can stand against chemicals in paints and any destructive solvents.
Chemical resistant fiber glass - Fiberglass are materials that can provide best support to a climber's weight. This material provides improved traction that helps users avoid slipping. Fiberglass-made ladder covering can also provide additional protection from slipping in wet and icy surfaces. These ladder covers usually come in a standard size of 25mm x 25mm x 25mm or 38mm x 38mm x 38mm and has been proven to fit most industrial ladder rails. Customized cuts that are free of charge are also available. This is also easy to install because you just need a high strength marine grade adhesive to attach it to the existing rails. When it comes to durability, fiber glass are also considered corrosion resistant.
Stainless Steel Made Ladder Covers - This material is strongly suggested for top quality construction. This can be used to refurbish old slippery ladders as approved by ADA and OSHA. Installation needs to be done by a professional since the stainless steel needs to be welded into the ladder rungs. Erroneous installation and wrong fitting of the cover might lead to increased risk of falling.
Using a ladder cover is a holistic approach to protect yourself, your ladders, and the surface you are working on. Ladder covers may cost extra bucks but the safety and protection it provides makes it definitely worth investing in.