12 GB/IE/NI
protection. Secure the ladder or
use a suitable piece of equipment
to guarantee its stability.
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Do not use the top
three rungs of the lad-
der as a platform.
Caution: the top support beam
is not to be used as a rung. The
top support beam may likewise
not be used as a platform.
Only use the ladder for simple
and short work.
Do not use
the ladder for
work which
involves electric voltage. The lad-
der is made from a conductive
material. Do not use conductive
ladders when working under
electric voltage is unavoidable.
Do not use the ladder outdoors
in bad weather i.e. high winds
or a storm.
Prevent children from playing
with the ladder. Do not leave
a set up ladder unattended.
Keep children away from the
ladder.
Lock all doors and windows in
the area around the ladder where
you are going to work, but not
emergency exits.
Always face the lad-
der when getting on
and off the ladder.
Hold onto the ladder
tightly when ascending
or descending. Hold
onto the ladder when working,
or take other safety measures if
this is not possible.
Do not use the ladder
as a bridging structure
or bridge.
Wear suitable, sturdy footwear
when you get on the ladder.
Avoid work on the lad-
der with a one-sided
load, such as lateral
drilling through solid materials
(i.e. brick or concrete).
Do not stay for too long on the
ladder without a regular break
(fatigue is a hazard). Get off the
ladder as soon as you feel tired.
min.
1 m
Leaning ladders for
accessing a greater
height should extend
at least 1 m on from the installa-
tion point.
1 m
max.
2.21 m
Do not pro-
ceed further
than the last
meter of the leaning ladder.
