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
