Frontline RLA18B Rescue 18' Ladder Kit with Pulley System | Canada
RESCUE KITOSHA 1926.503 · 5,000 LBMODEL RLA18B
The Frontline RLA18B Rescue 18 ft Ladder Kit with Pulley System is a rescue kit for getting a worker back up after a fall arrest with minimal prior rescue training. Clip the 18 ft webbed ladder to the existing or a temporary anchor, drop it to the suspended worker, and they climb to safety while the rescuer takes up slack through the progress-capture belay pulley, so the climber is protected from a second fall the whole way up. Rated 5,000 lb (22 kN) for one worker up to 310 lb, and packed in a deployment bag for construction sites, plants, refineries and remote work.
Frontline RLA18B rescue ladder kit key features
What is in the Frontline RLA18B rescue ladder kit
18 ft webbed rescue ladder · belay device (progress-capture pulley) · 36 ft static belay rope · ANSI Z359.12 steel carabiner, 30 kN · deployment bag.
Frontline RLA18B rescue ladder kit specifications
| Model | RLA18B |
| Kit type | Fall-arrest rescue ladder kit with belay pulley |
| Ladder | 18 ft webbed ladder |
| Belay | Progress-capture pulley with 36 ft static rope |
| Carabiner | ANSI Z359.12 steel, 30 kN |
| Breaking strength | 5,000 lb (22 kN) |
| User capacity | 310 lb, one user |
| Weight | About 9 lb |
| Standards | OSHA 1910 and OSHA 1926.503 compliant; carabiner to ANSI Z359.12 (Frontline) |
| Brand | Frontline Fall Protection |
CERTIFICATION — OSHA/ANSI · NOT CSA
Frontline lists the RLA18B as OSHA 1910 and OSHA 1926.503 compliant, with an ANSI Z359.12 carabiner. It is not CSA Z259 certified. Many Canadian sites accept OSHA/ANSI-rated rescue equipment; confirm with your authority having jurisdiction and write the kit into your site rescue plan before you need it.
Frontline RLA18B rescue ladder kit questions answered
Is the Frontline RLA18B rescue kit CSA certified?
No. Frontline lists it as OSHA 1910 and OSHA 1926.503 compliant, with an ANSI Z359.12 carabiner. Check with your authority having jurisdiction whether OSHA/ANSI rescue equipment is accepted on your site.
How does a rescue with the RLA18B work?
Anchor the kit at the existing or a temporary anchor point, lower the ladder to the suspended worker, and have them climb. The rescuer feeds slack through the belay pulley as they climb, so the rope captures their progress and prevents a secondary fall.
How much training does the kit need?
Frontline designed it for minimal prior rescue training, but every crew should practise a deployment before relying on it and include it in the written rescue plan.
Can the suspended worker use it alone?
The worker climbs; a rescuer on the roof or deck manages the belay. Plan for at least one trained person on site besides the worker at height.
What is the difference between the RLA18B and the RLA18?
The RLA18B is the 18 ft ladder kit with the belay pulley, static rope and carabiner; the RLA18, also sold here, is the 18 ft ladder kit without the pulley system.
Does it need inspection before use?
Yes. Inspect the ladder webbing, rope, pulley and carabiner before every use and have a competent person inspect the kit on a schedule. Remove it from service after any fall load or if it shows damage.