Powerfix Z31966 - Manual (Page 5)

5 GB/IE
Ladders should only be used for light work of
short duration.
Use non-conductive ladders for unavoidable
live electrical work.
Do not use the ladder outside in adverse
weather conditions, such as strong wind.
Maintain a handhold whilst working from a
ladder or take additional safety precautions if
you cannot.
Avoid any tasks in which a lateral load is
exerted on the standing ladder, e.g. drilling
sideways into solid material (e.g. masonry or
concrete).
Do not use the top three rungs of the ladder as
a platform if you are using the ladder as a
lean-to ladder (see Figure B).
Do not use the top two rungs of the ladder as
a platform if you are using the ladder as a
stepladder (see Figure B).
Do not stand on the top four steps/rungs of a
standing ladder with an extending ladder at
the top (see Figure B).
Attached to the ladder frame you will find
labels with pictograms for a safe use of the
ladder. Follow the advices on the pictograms
to avoid accidents:
Before using the ladder, please read
the use instructions very carefully.
The extension of the ladder must be
at least 1 meter above the highest
point beyond the exit location.
Maximum intended.
Visual check before use.
Ensure standing ladder is fully
opened before use.
Check the ladder feet.
Maximum number of the users each
ladder.
Ensure opening restraint devices are
engaged.
Secure top / bottom of the ladder.
Place the ladder only on a
horizontal, dry, immovable firm
surface.
Never climb up the ladder sideways
and never climb from ladder to
ladder.
Do not use the ladder as a bridge.
Keep your body centered on the
ladder avoiding leaning too far
sideways.
Make sure that the ground is dry,
clean and free from any pollution,
such as water, oil or waste, which
can cause that the ladder slips.
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