FallTech Bolt-On Ladder Stanchion Anchor, Fixed Ladder

Description

FallTech Anchorage Connectors

FallTech Bolt-On Ladder Stanchion Anchor

The FallTech Bolt-On Ladder Stanchion Anchor mounts to a fixed ladder to give a climber a rigid overhead extension and tie-off point above the ladder top, so they can transition on and off the ladder while staying connected. Choose the stanchion height and offset for your ladder and landing.

It meets OSHA fixed-ladder fall protection requirements. Select from 5 ft or 10 ft heights with a 5 in or 12 in overhead offset.

Fixed LadderStanchion AnchorOSHACompliant1 WorkerFixed-Ladder Use5 ft or 10 ftStanchion Height5 in or 12 inOverhead OffsetBolt-OnRung MountRigid ExtensionSafe TransitionSteelDurable Stanchion

Who Needs This Product

This product is a bolt-on ladder stanchion anchor, the anchorage component of a fixed-ladder fall protection system. It bolts to the ladder and rises above the top rung so a climber can hold and tie off during the transition on and off the ladder at a landing. Choose the height and offset. You still need a certified full-body harness and a compatible connecting device.

Features

Extends above the ladder

A rigid stanchion rises above the top rung for a safe transition point.

Overhead offset

The 5 in or 12 in offset positions the tie-off clear of the climb.

Two heights

Choose a 5 ft or 10 ft stanchion to match the ladder and landing.

Bolt-on to the ladder

Mounts to the ladder rungs per the manual, reinforced as required.

Rigid steel

A stable extension a climber can grip and tie off to.

OSHA compliant

Meets OSHA fixed-ladder fall protection requirements.

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Mount to a sound ladder and reinforce the rungs as required. Bolt the stanchion to the ladder per the manual, add rung reinforcement where specified, and confirm the ladder and its mounts are rated for the load. Confirm fall clearance and swing-fall with the Fall Protection Calculator below.

Compliance Standards

OSHA compliant

Meets OSHA fall protection anchorage requirements. Not ANSI-certified.

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502

Federal construction fall protection anchorage requirements.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910

General industry personal fall protection requirements.

3,600 lb Min Tensile Strength

Galvanized steel construction with a 3,600 lb minimum tensile strength, per manual Table 1, compliant with OSHA 1910.140 and 1926.502.

Typical Applications

Fixed laddersSafe transition anchor at the top of the climb.Roof access laddersTie-off at the landing.Tank and silo laddersStanchion for industrial ladders.Utility structuresFixed-ladder anchor points.MaintenanceLadder-top transition anchor.Industrial accessCompliant fixed-ladder tie-off.

How to Install

Follow the FallTech instruction manual. The sequence below is an overview only.

1. Inspect. Check the anchor body, connection point, and hardware for damage before each use.
2. Prepare the structure. Confirm the mounting surface is sound and rated to support the anchor per the manual.
3. Install and secure. Mount the anchor as specified and set all fasteners to the required torque.
4. Connect. Attach your SRL or energy-absorbing lanyard to the connection point.
5. Check clearance. Confirm fall clearance and swing-fall with the calculator below.

Inspection and Retirement

Inspect before each use, with a documented competent-person inspection at least annually. Remove the anchor from service for any of the conditions below.

• Anchor body and welds: cracks, bending, deformation, or corrosion.
• D-ring or connection point: deformation, sharp edges, cracks, or corrosion.
• Fasteners and hardware: damaged threads, loose or missing fasteners.
• Labels: illegible or missing markings.

Remove the anchor from service immediately after any fall-arrest event, and destroy retired equipment so it cannot return to service.

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Who Needs This Product

This product is a confined space davit system – the rotating retrieval point that lowers and recovers workers and material over an opening. Confined space teams, utilities, and tank crews build their entry and non-entry rescue around it. It requires a rated winch or 3-way SRL, a full body harness, and a written rescue plan to form a complete system.

Features

360-degree boom

Swing the load over the opening and away to the landing zone.

Two integrated pulleys

Run a fall arrest SRL and a retrieval winch line simultaneously.

Permanent base options

Mount to steel, concrete, or a truck bed for mobile rescue.

Made in the USA

Patriot-line build for Buy American specs.

Removable boom

Lift the boom out when the entry point is not in use.

Tank and edge ready

Reaches over tank rims and leading edges.

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Technical Specifications

Type	Bolt-on ladder stanchion anchor for fixed ladders
Height options	5 ft, 10 ft
Overhead offset	5 in or 12 in
Mounting	Bolt-on to ladder rungs
Compliance	OSHA
Material tensile strength	3,600 lb minimum, galvanized steel (manual Table 1)
Capacity	One worker, up to 425 lb (OSHA); workers 310 to 425 lb require a properly rated SRL
Standards	OSHA 1926.502 and 1910
Warranty	FallTech 2-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a ladder stanchion anchor do?It rises above the top rung of a fixed ladder to give a climber a rigid handhold and tie-off point during the transition on and off the ladder at a landing.What sizes are available?5 ft or 10 ft stanchion heights, each with a 5 in or 12 in overhead offset; choose to match your ladder and landing geometry.How does it mount?It bolts to the ladder rungs per the manual. Rung reinforcement may be required; a 24 in reinforcement rod is available separately.Is it ANSI certified?It meets OSHA fixed-ladder fall protection requirements. Confirm it fits your fall protection plan.Do I need rung reinforcement?Often yes. Follow the manual; the FallTech 6160524A rung reinforcement rod is used where specified.What do I connect to it?Connect a FallTech self-retracting device only, with an approved carabiner and a certified full-body harness. The manual states the ladder stanchion anchors shall only be used with FallTech SRLs, mounted high enough to keep the SRL anchorage overhead for the entire climb.Can it be reused after a fall?No. Remove the anchor from service immediately after any fall-arrest event and destroy it so it cannot be reused.

FallTech 6160LS Submittals and Documentation

6160LS 6160505 Instruction Manual (PDF)Installation, capacity, and inspection. 6160LS 6160505 Declaration of Conformity (PDF)Certification to OSHA requirements (FallTech test lab). 6160LS 6160505 Spec Sheet (PDF)One-page specifications summary.

Related Anchors

• FallTech steel and beam anchors. See the full beam clamp and steel anchor line.
• FallTech fall protection equipment. Harnesses, SRLs, lanyards, and anchors.

Specifying Anchors for Your Crew?

The anchor, the connecting device, and the harness all have to match the structure and the fall clearance below. Confirm your application with us and we will help you choose the right anchor.

Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.