15
GB
Additional symbols and minimum requirements for leaning ladders.
No
Description
Symbols
4
Do not lean the lad-
der against unsuita-
ble surfaces.
5
Ladders shall never
be moved from the
top.
6
Do not stand the top
three steps/rungs of
a leaning ladder. For
telescopic ladders
the last metre shall
not be used.
No
Description
Symbols
1
Leaning ladders with
rungs shall be used at
the correct angle.
65-75°
2
Leaning ladders with
steps shall be used
that the steps are in a
horizontal position.
3
Ladders used for ac-
cessing great heights
must be extended
at least 1 m beyond
the leaning point and
secured if necessary.
min.
1 m
No
Description
Symbols
28 Keep a secure grip
on the ladder when
ascending and de-
scending. Maintain
a handhold whilst
working from a ladder
or take additional safty
precautions if you
cannot.
-
No
Description
Symbols
26 Avoid work that im-
poses a sideways load
on ladders, such as
side-on drilling through
solid materials.
-
27 Do not spend long
periods on a ladder
without regular breaks
(tiredness is a risk).
No
Description
Symbols
29 Ladders for domestic use (non professional)
30 Ladders for professional use
