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Do not ascend or descend unless you
are facing the ladder.
Keep a secure grip on the ladder when
ascending and descending. Maintain a
handhold whilst working from a ladder
or take additional safety precautions if
you cannot.
Avoid work that imposes a sideways
load on ladders, such as side-on drilling
through solid materails.
Do not carry equipment which is
heavy or difficult to handle while
using a ladder.
Do not wear unsuitable footwear when
climbing a ladder.
Do not use the ladder if you are not
fit enough. Certain medical conditions
or medication, alcohol or drug abuse
could make ladder unsafe.
Do not spend long periods on a ladder without
regular breaks (tiredness is a risk).
7.2 Safety information for using the ladder
Warning, fall from the ladder.
Refer to instruction manual/booklet.
Inspect the ladder after delivery. Before
every use visually check the ladder is
not damaged and is safe to use.
Do not use a damaged ladder.
Maximum total load.
Do not use the ladder on
a unlevel or unfirm base.
Do not overreach.
Do not erect the ladder on
contaminated ground.
Maximum number of users.
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