For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local HSS Hire.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from the
work area.
Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling
tired, or under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
This equipment should only be used by a competent
person who has read and understood these
instructions.
Never let more than one person onto the steps at any
one time.
Wear sensible clothing and stout, comfortable
footwear offering good grip. If necessary,
wear goggles and gloves.
A hard hat must be worn by everyone in the work
area.
Don’t attempt to use access equipment unless you feel
comfortable working at heights.
Never use step ladders unless there is someone within
ear-shot to summon help, in the event of accident.
Alloy step ladders must not be used for work on
electrical installations.
Never carry equipment while climbing unless you can
do so leaving your hands free, by carrying the
equipment in a shoulder bag. Climb first then haul the
equipment up after you on a rope.
Never use access equipment near over-head or wall
mounted power cables and similar hazards.
Never use the steps in very windy or blustery
conditions.
Note that the steps are designed to provide access for
light maintenance work. Never use them as a work
platform.
Check the equipment’s condition before use. If it shows
signs of damage
or excessive wear – notably to feet, rungs
hinged braces,
return it to your local HSS Hire
immediately.
Keep your feet in the middle of the steps
and climb
gripping the side firmly, with both hands.
Always climb on the outer face,
never on the underside.
Never lean to far to one side to reach.
Move the steps as
necessary.
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.
GENERAL SAFETY
GETTING STARTED
Make sure they are
fully open. Never use them partly
open.
Alloy steps have a hinged brace fitted between the two
sections (see image) and
must be pushed flat
before use.
Never push the equipment beyond its design limits.
If it
will not do what you with reasonable ease, assume you
have the wrong equipment for the job.
Contact your local
HSS Hire for advice.
Keep the equipment clean
, you will find it less of a chore
if you clean it regularly rather than at the end of the hire
period.
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere clean,
dry and safe from thieves.
Transport the steps in the closed position.
If
transporting on a roof rack,
tie down securely.
FINISHING OFF
EQUIPMENT CARE
Ladder Safety
The maximum safe working load is 130KG, 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 as a ramp with boards. Never use the steps
for work which requires both hands.
Never stand on the top rung, either use a taller set or
use an access tower.
When moving to a new site, carry the steps with care.
