A scaffold ladder gate is a crucial component that provides safe and secure access and prevents falling from height when users enter or exit a scaffold platform via a ladder.
Ladder gates are a health and safety requirement because they reduce the risk of falls, accidents and injuries. These gates are reversible, hi-visibility, and have a spring-loaded simple locking mechanism for self-opening and closing. They are sturdy, reliable, and ideal for accessing multiple platform levels safely.
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How do you install a scaffolding ladder gate?
This safety product is easily installed by securing the gate to the scaffold tubes that form part of the handrail. Two pressed steel couplers welded onto the gate are used to fix it in place.
This gate is approximately 1200mm tall by 0.58m wide, weighs 9kg, and fits 760mm openings. These gates are made from galvanised steel and can be hung on the left or right side.
Top features of a ladder safety gate
- They are safe and effective for preventing falls from height.
- Each ladder gate features a steel toeboard and mesh panel.
- The yellow or orange powder-coated finish makes them durable, preventing corrosion and rusting.
- They are fully electroplated.
- Connecting fittings are included.
Where are ladder gates used?
They should be installed on all scaffolding structures that require access via a ladder or where there is an opening for you to climb onto the next platform. If ladder gates are not installed on a scaffold structure, there would be a very unsafe large gap where a user could fall, which is why ladder gates are an essential safety component as the gates provide a controlled way to enter and exit, which helps to prevent users, equipment and materials from falling.
What components make a ladder gate?
The gate comprises square curved piping, steel mesh in the centre, and aluminium sheeting for the gates’ toe boards. The spring system closes the gate automatically, ensuring the scaffold ladder gate does not remain open or swing open during high winds.
Dimensions and Specifications
| Specifications | Dimensions |
| Height | 1200mm |
| Width | 0.58m |
| Fits Openings | 760mm |
| Weight (KG) | 9kg Approx |
| Made From | Galvanised Steel |
















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