Simplified Building Easi-Dec, Install Instructions Manual

INTRODUCTION

1.14  Incorrect Use

The following points are classed as misuse although the type of use appears possible at first glance:

Use of the Easi-Dec

®  

Ladder System if one of the conditions specified under “intended use“ is 

not met.

Failure to observe the conditions relating to the fixing surface specified under    

“intended use“. If the conditions specified are not adhered to, then the Ladder system    

may possibly fail.

Use of a damaged Ladder system or one which has been assembled incorrectly or is  

 incomplete.

Should the Ladder system be used in spite of these instructions, then the possibility of a

fall occurring and severe or fatal injury is possible.  

Use of The Easi-Dec

®  

Ladder System in any of the above conditions is forbidden

1.15 Operator’s Duty of Care

The duties and obligations of the operator and trained personnel when dealing with The 

Easi-Dec

®  

Ladder System are set out below.  

a) Safety of The Easi-Dec

®  

Ladder System

In particular, the owner or employer must ensure that the

Ladder system

is only used as intended,

is only provided in a fault-free, reliable state,

is checked regularly,

b) Instruction and Training

All users of the system must ensure that:

before using the system for the first time and at least once annually thereafter, all personnel 

shall be instructed in all relevant matters of health and safety at work (with particular  

emphasis on Working at Height) and environmental protection.

the operating instructions are always available in a legible state, are complete and are kept  

with the system at all times.

all users are familiar with the contents of these operating instructions.

The requirements the manufacturer places on the users of The 

Easi-Dec

®  

Ladder System

 are as 

follows:

c) Duties of the User

The user must fulfil the following duties:

Assemble The Easi-Dec

®  

Ladder System strictly in accordance with this Instructions for Use  

Manual and check that the system is functioning correctly and safely.

Recognise any defects and withdraw the system from use and alert the manufacturer so an 

assessment and required repairs can be completed. 

d) Requirements of the User

In order to be able to fulfil his or her duties, the user must meet the following requirements:

They must have adequate knowledge of the language in use in the country where the  

system will be installed

They must be free from any disability that may affect their ability to use this system or    

understand these instructions.

It is unlikely that any medical condition may directly affect (or be affected by) the use of this 

product in itself, but users must be aware that:

Working at height is a dangerous occupation. They should be trained to do so, and  

should comply with any medical requirements set by the training provider.

1.16 Atmospheric Conditions 

CARE TO BE EXERCISED!

This Ladder system should never be used during periods when there is frost, ice or snow on the 

ladder, or if these conditions are imminent.