RLA18 Rescue 18 ft Ladder Kit
The Frontline RLA18 is a fast-deploy rescue ladder kit: an 18 ft drop-in nylon webbing ladder with a locking ANSI steel carabiner for quick attachment, packed in a rugged roll-top ballistic nylon bag with reflective lettering so it is easy to find in an emergency.
The webbing ladder drops in fast from the roll-top bag, the carabiner meets ANSI Z359.12 at 30 kN, and the kit is compliant with OSHA 1910.140 and 1926.503 rescue requirements. Max user weight 310 lbs, total kit weight 7.5 lbs.
Who Needs This Product
This product is emergency rescue equipment - a deployable ladder that gets a stranded or suspended worker down, or a rescuer up. Safety managers stage it where falls or confined space entrapment are a risk. It is part of the rescue plan OSHA requires whenever workers are exposed to fall hazards; train on it before you need it.
Features
18 ft drop-in ladder
Nylon webbing ladder deploys fast from the bag.
Locking ANSI carabiner
30 kN zinc plated steel carabiner for quick, secure attachment.
Roll-top deployment bag
Rugged ballistic nylon, fast to open under pressure.
Reflective lettering
High-visibility bag is easy to locate in an emergency.
620 lb working load
Headroom for a casualty plus rescuer assist.
Rescue-plan ready
Compliant with OSHA 1910.140 and 1926.503 rescue requirements.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | RLA18 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rescue ladder kit |
| Ladder | Nylon webbing, 18 ft (5.4 m) |
| Carabiner | Zinc plated steel, ANSI Z359.12, 30 kN |
| Deployment bag | Ballistic nylon, roll-top, reflective lettering |
| Max user weight | 310 lbs / 140 kg |
| Working load | 620 lbs / 281 kg |
| Total weight | 7.5 lbs |
| Compliance | OSHA 1910.140 / 1926.503 rescue requirements |
A rescue kit is only as good as the plan and the training. OSHA requires a rescue plan for fall hazards - staging the RLA18 is part of that plan, not a substitute for it. Train rescuers before an emergency, inspect the kit on schedule, and stage it where it can reach the hazard.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.12
American National Standard for connecting components (the 30 kN locking carabiner).
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.503
Construction training requirements for fall protection and rescue.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140
General industry personal fall protection and rescue requirements.
Typical Applications
How to Deploy the RLA18
Follow the manufacturer's manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Inspect and stage. Verify the kit on schedule and stage it within reach of the hazard.
- Anchor the carabiner. Clip the 30 kN locking carabiner to a rated anchor at the edge.
- Drop the ladder. Open the roll-top bag and let the 18 ft webbing ladder fall to the casualty.
- Assist the climb. Help the worker onto and up the ladder per your rescue plan.
- Execute the plan. Bring the casualty to safety per your trained rescue procedure.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, with a documented competent-person inspection at least every 6 months. Pull the equipment from service for any of the conditions below.
- Ladder webbing and rungs: cuts, fraying, abrasion, or broken rungs.
- Carabiner: deformation, corrosion, gate and lock function.
- Rope grab / belay (RLA18B): positive grab and release function.
- Deployment bag: tears or failed roll-top closure that would slow deployment.
- Markings and instructions: present, legible, and packed with the kit.
Inspect after every deployment and on a documented schedule. Retire any component that fails inspection. After use in an actual rescue, inspect the full kit before repacking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frontline RLA18 Submittals and Documentation
Frontline RLA18 Spec Sheet (PDF)Components, ladder, carabiner, weights, and compliance. Frontline RLA User Manual (PDF)Deployment, rescue use, inspection, and repacking. Frontline Catalog (PDF)The full Frontline Fall Protection product catalog.Compatible and Related Products
- Frontline RLA18B Rescue Ladder Kit with Belay System. The upgrade with rope grab and pulley belay.
- Frontline RGSS58ES Rope Grab. A rope grab for vertical access and rescue systems.
- Frontline 100CTB Combat Construction Harness. The construction harness to complete the system.
Building Your Rescue Plan?
Rescue equipment, training, and a written plan work together. Confirm your hazards and access with us and we will walk through the rescue lineup so the right equipment ships together.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
