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The ladders have rigid rungs (aluminium) and flexible sides, that are made from wire rope.
The advantage of this is that it allows the ladders to be suspended from a fixed point rather than like a conventional ladder.
Our ladders can be rolled up for easy transport and storage, weigh much less than a conventional ladder and can be deployed in confined spaces.
All ladders have a SWL of 130kg. They have a tag with serial number, manufacturer’s identification, date of manufacture and safety maintenance check.
MEDIUM WEIGHT MESUREMENTS: 20M, 20mm x 300mm, Weight 14.1kg
These flexible ladders were originally developed for caving exploration but over the years their progression into different industries have been very successful. Such as:
– Events rigging
– Theatre
– Confined space silo access
– Manhole and sewer access
– Marine/pleasure boats
– Military
– Climbing walls
– Mining industry
– Fire escape ladders
– Caving ladders
Plus many other applications.
A Guide to the Care and Use of Wire Rope Ladders
- Normally the life of wire rope will depend upon the amount of bending it receives. Bending can be minimised by the following :- (i) If a large anchorage (belay point) causes the ends to diverge excessively an extra trace could be used or a karabiner linked across the “C” clips. (ii) The rungs should be horizontal – not tilted. (iii) If the wires between adjacent rungs tend to form a helix, the ladder has probably passed through itself. This should be corrected so that the wires become relaxed. (iv) Do not walk on the ladder whilst not erected (v) Place padding over sharp edges.
- The site should be cleared of loose rocks and equipment.
- A “C” clip must not have more than one other load bearing “C” clip engaged with it.
- If the previous usage of the ladder is not known, it should be inspected for damage. A few broken wires may not be serious, but any damage should be tagged and reported. (Manufacturer can affect repairs).
- A safety helmet should be worn.
- A safety line is always a good idea, especially on long climbs. There is a variety of belaying devices and techniques available. Those not experienced in this field should seek advice.
- Only one person at a time should be on the ladder.
- CLIMBING TECHNIQUE: When climbing only 4.5m or so, technique is not very important. However, on longer climbs an inexperienced person can become exhausted very quickly. The main thing is to make the legs do the work. This is best achieved by “hugging” the ladder whenever possible so that the hands are inserted from the other side. Some people manage to insert the heels of their shoes from the other side also. There is still a natural tendency “to hang on for grim death” with the arms, and some mental concentration is necessary to overcome this. Long climbs should not be attempted without some practice.
- A karabiner or snap hook attached at the waist is very useful. The climber can hook himself onto the ladder rung and rest in comparative comfort. It also leaves both hands free.
- CORROSION: Occasional wetting with fresh water will not cause significant corrosion. However, it should be washed if necessary and dried before storage. Greater care will be needed if exposed to sea water. A corrosion retarding fluid could be applied provided it does not make the rungs greasy.
- LIMITATIONS: These ladders are designed for use in situations where the use of a rigid ladder or a safer means of access is not available. They are not intended to withstand the wear and tear of a fixed installation or indifferent usage. However, they are much safer than a single rope and if used correctly should provide many years of faithful service.
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Every "In Stock" order received is shipped with 12-24 hours. We're proud of our track record, which has seen 98% of deliveries to most metropolitan areas made in 1-2 working days. All Items up to 5Kg are shipped Express for a flat fee of $19.95
Metropolitan Area
Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth
1-2 Business Days
Adelaide
2-3 Business Days
Regional Area
Queensland, New South Wales, ACT, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia
2-3 Business Days
Northern Territory
5-6 Business Days
Tasmania
5-7 Business Days
Our standard freight charge is $19.95 so whether you order 1 item or multiple items, the flat fee is $19.95
Please note:
- Heavy Large & Dangerous goods will be calculated at the checkout.
- Please note: most signs are made-to-order. Please allow 5 to 7 business days for any custom orders.
Delivery T&Cs
- Most orders within Australia are delivered by Australia Post.
Delivery Costs
- Our prices depend on the total weight and size of your order unless advertised otherwise.
- To find the total cost of the order add the items you wish to purchase into the shopping cart, including your full delivery address the shipping costs will be automatically calculated and displayed on the checkout page.
Ship Large, Heavy or Dangerous Items
We reserve the right to substitute the shipping carrier you have selected at checkout if we have reasonable grounds to believe the carrier will be unable to render the services they have advertised at the agreed price. Should this occur we will provide you with the details of the substitute carrier and a revised quotation from another carrier. You will have the right to accept the revised quotation or to cancel the transaction without penalty.
Despatch
- Orders are despatched from various distribution centres around Australia.
- We proudly work with a highly streamlined despatch team, with most items being despatched within 1-2 business days upon confirmation of payment.
- All "in stock" items are despatched within 2-7 business days.
- All orders are processed in the order as received with Express Postage orders taking priority.
Signature on Delivery
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All orders placed on our website are sent with Signature on Delivery this adds extra security to your parcel as delivery will only be made if someone is available to receive the parcel. If no one is available the parcel will be taken to a nearby Post Office for collection.
Authority to Leave
- If a Authority to Leave (ATL) is requested for your parcel to be left in a safe place, we take no responsibility in missing, lost or damage parcels based on this request.
Delivery Times
We have partnered with Australia Post, Toll and TNT. Australia's largest and most trusted courier companies to offer you prompt and safe shipping across Australia in most circumstances.
In most instances estimated delivery times from the time of despatch will be displayed at checkout, and are based on ALL products being "in stock" at the time of ordering:
Metropolitan Area
Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth
1-2 Business Days
Adelaide
2-3 Business Days
Regional Area
Queensland, New South Wales, ACT, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia
2-3 Business Days
Northern Territory
5-6 Business Days
Tasmania
5-7 Business Days
The above estimated delivery times are in business days (Monday through Friday) excluding public holidays.
Every effort is made to ship your order according to the estimated delivery times provided, estimated delivery times may change due to unforseen circumstances from the couriers.
Please allow at least ten (10) working days for delivery from receipt of your order and payment for your order. Delivery time is subject to stock availability, product size and location. Items marked "instock" are generally dispatched within 1-2 working days of purchase.
If your product has not arrived after the estimated delivery time, please contact us by email by REPLYING to your order confirmation email to support(at)worksafegear.com.au with a brief message.
Unless otherwise agreed to by us, we will deliver your products to the address indicated on your order confirmation. If no-one is available to recieve the delivery, the courier (TNT, DHL or Australia Post) will leave a card requesting you to arrange a suitable time and date for delivery or collect from their distribution centre.
Additional fees may apply for re-delivery of orders.
We will use reasonable efforts to deliver your item/s to you within the estimated delivery time indicated on your order confirmation; however, we are unable to guarantee that the delivery will be made within this time frame.
Upon despatch of your order you will receive a copy of your tracking information from the nominated courier.
In the event of express shipping being requested for an item(s) that is not "in stock", you will be contacted by a customer service representative.
We are able to deliver your items to your home, work or P.O. box address Australia wide, including all property addressed rural and remote areas of our great country. For larger items that need to be sent via courier, a street address is mandatory, and you will be notified during the checkout process.
International cost and other delivery costs
- In most cases, international shipments are delivered in a timely manner. However, it can take several weeks depending on your country's customs regulations.
- For all international orders we are not responsible for customs clearance or any duties or taxes that might be charged.
- All our international orders will be shipped by the best carrier (Australia Post, TNT, DHL, FedEx).
Transit Insurance Cover
- Peace of mind - If your goods happen to be lost or damaged while they're in AusPost Care, you won't be out of pocket.
- Fast, hassle-free claims - Improved process lets you track the status of your claim.
- Cover is available for parcels valued up to $2,000 only.
Express Delivery
- Your Item will be picked, packed and manifested within 12-24 hours of placing your order on business days.
- Depending on the time that you place your order, it will be in transit to you within 12-24 hours on business days.
- This service is only available for stocked items. Backordered items will be expressed shipped once they arrive into our warehouse.
- Only available for items 5 kilos and under.
Stock Definitions
In Stock
If a product is in stock, you can add it to cart and proceed to the checkout. Once your purchase has been successful, we will process your order and ship it according to our Delivery terms and conditions.
Below is an example of a product in stock
Backorders with approx. ETA and Backorders with no confirmed ETA
If a product is on Backorder with an approximate estimate time of arrival, you will be able to add it to cart as a Backorder and proceed to the checkout. Once your purchase has been successful, your order will be in the queue for dispatch when we have received the product in one of our warehouses. The ETA is the approximate date that our supplier has provided us and may change due unforeseen circumstances and if that's the case we will inform you with options. Your order will be shipped according to our Delivery terms and conditions.
Due to the Global Shortage for respiratory products we have no confirmed ETA’s.
COVID PPE, If you are not prepared to wait for your Backorder, DO NOT BACKORDER/PREORDER,
Should you cancel a backorder a $10+GST admin fee will apply.
All Backordered/Preordered COVID PPE, cannot be cancelled. This means NO Cancellation, NO Refunds and NO Change of Mind.
Our focus is to provide respiratory products to the frontline personnel and health care services during this unprecedented time.
COVID PPE , If you are not prepared to wait for your Backorder, DO NOT BACKORDER/PREORDER,
Should you cancel a backorder a $10+GST admin fee will apply.
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