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- Do not use the ladder outside in adverse weather conditions, such as strong wind.
- For professional use a risk assessment shall be carried out respecting the legislation in the country of use.
- When positioning the ladder take into account the 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.
- Use non-conductive ladders for unavoidable live electrical work.
- Do not modify the ladder design.
- Do not move a ladder while standing on it.
- Stepladders and ladders must always be positioned on their feet and not on the step/rung.
- When carrying out work, always keep both feet on a step/rung of the stepladder or ladder and always face the ladder/
stepladder.
2. Leaning ladders
Leaning ladders with rungs shall be used at
the correct angle.
Leaning ladders with steps shall be used in
such a way that the steps are in a horizontal
position.
Ladders used for access to a higher level
shall be extended at least 1 m above the
landing point and secured, if necessary.
Only use the ladder in the direction as
indicated, only if necessary due to design
of ladder.
Do not lean the ladder against unsuitable
surfaces.
- Ladder shall never be moved from the top.
- Do never stand higher than the Red Step.
- Only use the ladder (single, extending, ropeoperated) to access a higher level with safety devices in place (for example,
ladder safety step to access a roof/securing to an object).
3. Standing ladders
Do not step off the side of standing ladder
onto another surface.
Open the ladder fully before use.
Use the ladder with restraint devices enga-
ged only.
Standing ladders shall not be used as a
leaning ladder unless it is designed to do so.
Do not stand on the top two steps/rungs of
a standing ladder without a platform and a
hand/knee rail.
- Never stand on the supporting bracket of the stepladder.
- Do not move the ladder whilst in standing position, this can result in the locking pin shooting out of the combination
hook.
The part of the ladder with this sign is not
allowed to stand on.
