Do not use the ladder outside in adverse weather
conditions, such as strong wind;
Take precautions against children playing on the ladder;
Secure doors (not fire exits) and windows where possible in
the work area;
Face the ladder when ascending and descending;
Keep a secure grip on the aldder when ascending and
descending;
Do not use the ladder as a bridge;
Wear suitable footwear when climbing a ladder;
Avoid excessive side loadings e.g. drilling brick and
concrete;
Do not spend long periods on a ladder without regular
breaks (tiredness is a risk);
Leaning ladders used for access to a higher level should be
extended at least 1 m above the landing point;
Equipment carried while using a ladder should be light ans
easy to handle;
Avoid work that miposes a siddeways load on standing
ladders, such as side-on drilling through solid materials (e.g.
brick or concrete)
Maintain a handhold whilst working from a ladder or take
additional safety precautions if you cannot.
Repairs and maintenance shal be carries out by a
competent person and be in accordance producer´s
instructions.
NOTE A Competent person is someone who has the skills to
carry out repairs or maintenance, e.g. by training by the
manufacturer.
For repair and replacement of parts, e.g. feet, if necessary
contact the producer of distributor.
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