Ladder Lockout Assembly

Abstract

A device for limiting access to a permanent ladder mounted on a structure. A lockout plate includes a central panel section, a first inwardly depending longitudinal panel section and an opposing second inwardly depending longitudinal panel. A first hinge bracket is coupled to the lockout plate and a pivotably mounted second hinge bracket coupled to the ladder to define a hinge assembly whereby the lockout plate is rotatable around the hinge pivot pin vertical axis. The hinge assembly includes a detent assembly configured to selectively resist rotation when the lockout plate is in an open position or closed position. A removable retaining pin and retaining pin aperture are provided to selectively retain the lockout plate in the open position, and a staple shaft element provided that is coupled to the ladder and configured to be received through a staple shaft aperture through the lockout plate.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.