How the WIXOR® TopSafe System Makes a Ladder Safer
Working at height is a daily reality for countless professionals: installers, facade workers, painters, roofers, and maintenance technicians. For them, it is essential to always choose the safest work solution. In many cases, a ladder is the tool of choice. The WIXOR® TopSafe ladder is a safe and well-designed option. Thanks to the patented TopSafe system, the ladder can be hooked onto the gutter or roof edge, significantly increasing stability.
Safety and Risks
The WIXOR® TopSafe ladder is specifically developed to make ladder use safer. When looking at ladder-related accidents, around 40% are due to incorrect positioning of the ladder. This can lead to slipping, tipping over, or sliding backward along the roof edge. The TopSafe system prevents these movements and ensures that the ladder remains stable against the roof edge.
Easy to Use
Using the WIXOR® TopSafe System is simple and effective. The user extends the ladder and positions it at the gutter at the height of the black rung. This ensures the ladder extends the prescribed one meter above the roof edge. While climbing the ladder, the user clicks the TopSafe System onto the gutter on both sides of the ladder. This is easily done by lifting the handle and positioning the system along the approximately 50 cm long rail at the desired height. Once the gutter hook is folded out and resting on top of the gutter, the handle is clicked back into place, and the ladder is secured at the correct height. The ladder is now safe to use.
When retracting the ladder, the TopSafe System does not need to be manually detached from the gutter. The system automatically folds in as soon as the ladder is slightly extended. After that, the ladder can be easily moved or collapsed again.
Applications
Thanks to its safety benefits, the WIXOR® TopSafe ladder is increasingly chosen by professionals such as roofers, painters, and installers. The ladder complies with both the European EN 131 standard and the Dutch NEN 2484 standard, making it suitable for professional use. This makes the WIXOR® TopSafe ladder a reliable and safe choice for anyone working with ladders.
WIXOR® – Safety within reach
More and more companies are choosing the safe solutions of WIXOR®
Working safely at height is a daily necessity in many sectors—from (prefab) construction and industry to transport and warehouse logistics. At the same time, there is increasing pressure to work faster, more efficiently, and with fewer risks. WIXOR®, a supplier of aluminum climbing equipment, offers a wide range of solutions for safe work at height. It has responded to the demand for a safe and intuitive work solution, designed to prevent misuse and reduce safety risks.
A choice for safety
More and more companies are opting for WIXOR®'s industrial platforms because WIXOR® offers practical safety. The work platforms are virtually impossible to misuse, and thanks to the spring-loaded wheel system, the platform ladder cannot move when the platform is under load. At the same time, the platform provides ample space to work comfortably and efficiently. Thanks to their lightweight design, the platforms are easy to move and place minimal load on the floor.
Intuitive to use
Using the WIXOR® industrial platform is simple, intuitive, and safety-focused. The user wheels the platform to the work area. Thanks to the optimized width, the platform fits easily through doorways. Once in position, the user climbs the large anti-slip steps. When the platform is loaded, it lowers and becomes immobile. Upon entering the platform, the safety gates close automatically.
While on the work platform, the user is securely enclosed by guardrails with toe boards on all sides. To move the platform, the user opens the inward-swinging gates, descends, and the platform automatically rises and becomes mobile again. These automatic functions offer speed, convenience, and maximum safety in a single solution.
Areas of application
WIXOR®'s industrial platforms are widely used across various sectors where safety is paramount. In finishing construction, they are used for installing cabling and air ducts. In prefab construction, the platforms provide the ideal working position for mounting and finishing wall elements or installation components. In rebar work, they are used to tie reinforcing steel at height.
Beyond construction, the platforms are popular in the transport sector, warehouse logistics, and the aviation and rail industries. The name “industrial platform” is well-deserved: the platform is designed for the demanding industrial sector and is ideally suited for heavy-duty professional use. This makes it a reliable solution for any sector where work at height is required, from installation technology to industry.
WIXOR® – Safety within reach
