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Symbol
4
Maximum total
load.
5
Do not use the
ladder on unlevel
or unfirm base.
6
Do not overreach.
7
Do not erect lad-
ders on contamina-
ted ground.
8
Maximum number
of users.
9
Do not ascend or
descend unless
you are facing the
ladder.
10
Keep a secure grip
on the ladder when
ascending and
descending. Main-
tain a handhold
whilst working from
a ladder or take
additional safety
precautions if you
cannot.
11
Avoid work that im-
poses a sideways
load on ladders,
such as side-on
drilling through
solid materials.
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Symbol
12
Do not carry equip-
ment which is
heavy or difficult to
handle while using
a ladder.
13
Do not wear un-
suitable footwear
when climbing a
ladder.
14
Do not spend long
periods on a ladder
without regular
breaks (tiredness is
a risk).
15
Ensure the ladder
is suitable for the
task.
16
Do not use the lad-
der if you are not
fit enough. Certain
medical conditions
or medication,
alcohol or drug
abuse could make
ladder use unsafe.
17
Do not use the
ladder if contami-
nated, e.g. with
wet paint, mud, oil
or snow.
18
Do not use the
ladder outside in
adverse weather
conditions, such as
strong wind.
