For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local HSS Hire.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do not
follow all instructions laid down in this guide.
The hirer has a responsibility to ensure that all
necessary risk assessments have been completed prior
to the use of this equipment.
This equipment should only be used by an operator who
has been deemed competent to do so by his/her employer.
This equipment should be used by an able bodied,
competent adult
who has read and understood these
instructions. Anyone with either a temporary or permanent
disability, should seek expert advice before using it.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from the
work area. Cordon off a NO GO area using cones and
either barriers or tape, available for hire from your
local HSS Hire.
Never use this equipment if you are ill,
feeling tired, or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Wear sensible, suitably protective clothing
and footwear plus any safety wear
appropriate to the work in progress.
Never let more than one person onto the steps any
one time.
Don’t attempt to use access equipment unless you feel
comfortable working at heights.
During use, make sure there is someone close by
to
summon help in the event of accident.
Never carry tools or material while climbing
unless you
can do so leaving your hands free, by carrying the
equipment in a shoulder bag.
Do not use this equipment near over-head or wall
mounted power cables and similar hazards.
Never use the steps in very windy or blustery
conditions.
The steps are designed to provide access for light
maintenance work. Never use them as a work platform.
GENERAL SAFETY
Check the equipment’s condition before use.
If it
shows signs of damage or excessive wear – notably to
ladder feet, rungs or bracing bars, return it to your local HSS
Hire immediately.
Ensure the work area is well lit and ventilated,
if in
doubt, ask about lighting and ventilation equipment at
your local HSS Hire.
Keep you feet in the middle of the rung/steps
and
climb
gripping the side firmly with both hands. Always climb
on the outer face
never on the underside.
Never lean to one side to reach and never do
anything that involves applying a lot of force, the
steps could topple over.
Always set the steps up on a firm, level, non-slip
surface.
On soft ground, stand the steps on boards to
stop it sinking in. Alternatively, hire a ladder safety foot from
local HSS Hire.
Make sure the step ladders are fully
extended,
never
use them partly open.
The steps have a
hinged brace fitted between the two
sections, these
must be locked before using the steps.
Before
entering the platform ensure the platform safety chain
is in place and it functions correctly.
GETTING STARTED
Hinged
Brace
Platform
Glass Fibre Step Ladders
Ladder Safety
The Max safe working load is 175 KG, the total
weight of the user and tools must not exceed this.
Never use the steps in the closed position acting as a
ladder or a ramp with boards.
Never use the steps for work that requires the use of
both hands.
Never stand on the top 3 rungs, either use a taller set
or use an access tower.
When moving to a new site, carry the steps with
care.
