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waived in the event of repairs
performed by the user or
incorrect handling.
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Do not alter the design of the
ladder.
Transport and storage
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Always store the ladder closed and
locked, in as straight a position as
possible e.g. hung up by the bars
in a suspension system or placed
on a flat, clean surface.
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Only store the ladder in a location
where it cannot be damaged by
vehicles, heavy objects or dirt.
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Only store the ladder in a location
where it does not present a
tripping hazard or obstacle.
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Only store the ladder in a secure
location where it not freely
accessible and therefore cannot
be used for criminal purposes.
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In cases of long-term use and
the free access associated with
this (e.g. on scaffolding) always
secure the ladder against use by
unauthorized persons, so that
unauthorized persons (e.g.
children playing) can be impeded.
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Retract the ladder completely
after every use and secure it with
the aid of the strap
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in order to
prevent it from extending by
accident.
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Store the ladder in a dry area.
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Store the ladder out of the reach
of children.
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Ensure that children do not
handle the ladder unsupervised.
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Store the ladder out of direct
sunlight.
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Store the ladder in a closed and
upright position.
Causes of accidents
The following partial listing of risks
tells of typical hazards and exam-
ples for frequent causes of acci-
dents when using a ladder.
In order to avoid accidents, take
into consideration the mentioned
risks in the handling of the ladder
as a basis for safe work.
a) Loss of stability
1) incorrect positioning of the lad-
der (e.g. incorrect propping
angle of leaning ladders or
incomplete opening of step
ladders);
2) sliding away of the lower end of
the ladder outwards, e.g. away
from the wall on which the lad-
der is leaning;
3) slipping off the ladder sideways,
falling to the side and tipping of
the upper tread (e.g. by leaning
out too far or an insufficient grip
on the uppermost top step);
4) poor condition of the ladder
(missing or damaged rubber
caps);
5) climbing off of an unsecured
ladder at height;
