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7.3 BEFORE USE
a) Ensure that you are fit enough to use a ladder. Certain medical conditions or medication,
alcohol or drug abuse could make ladder use unsafe;
b) When transporting ladders on roof bars or in a truck, ensure they are suitably placed to
prevent damage;
c) Inspect the ladder after delivery and before first use to confirm condition and operation
of all parts;
d) Visually check the ladder is not damaged and is safe to use at the start of each working
day when the ladder is to be used;
e) Periodic inspection is required;
f) Ensure the ladder is suitable for the task;
g) Do not use a damaged ladder;
h) Remove any contamination from the ladder, such as wet paint, mud, oil or snow;
i) Before using a ladder at work a risk assessment should be carried out respecting the
legislation in the country of use;
7.4 POSITIONING AND ERECTING THE LADDER - FIG.1
a) Ladder shall be erected at the correct position,
such as the correct angle for a leaning ladder
(angle of inclination approximately 1:4) with the
rungs or treads level and complete opening of a
standing ladder;
b) Locking devices shall be fully secured before use;
c) Ladder shall be on an even, level and unmoveable base;
d) Leaning ladder should lean against a flat non-fragile
surface and should be secured before use, e.g. tied or
use of a suitable stability device;
e) Ladder shall never be repositioned from above;
f) When positioning the ladder take into account risk of
collision with the ladder e.g. from pedestrians, vehicles
or doors. Secure doors (not fire exits) and windows
where possible in the work area;
g) Identify any electrical risks in the work area, such as
overhead lines or other exposed electrical equipment;
h) Ladder shall be stood on its feet, not the rungs or steps;
i) Ladders shall not be positioned on slippery surfaces (such as ice, shiny surfaces or
significantly contaminated solid surfaces) unless additional effective measures are taken
to prevent the ladder slipping or ensuring contaminated surfaces are sufficiently clean.
7. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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FIG.9
FIG.1
LADDER SHOWING THE
CORRECT 1 IN 4 ANGLE
(MEANS OF SECURING
OMITTED FOR CLARITY)