6. Safety instructions
• There is inherently a risk of falling when using the ladder. All work with and on the ladder should therefore be
carried out in such a way that a risk of falling is kept as low as possible.
• When using the ladder, there is also the risk of tipping over. Individuals can be injured and objects damaged
due to the ladder tipping over. All work with and on the ladder should therefore be carried out in such a way
that a risk of tipping over is kept as low as possible.
• Supplementary safety information symbols
The supplementary safety information symbols are meant to instruct the user of a ladder about what is necessary
and what is not allowed for a safe use of a ladder in order to avoid accidents e.g. by falling from the ladder.
"Necessary" is indicated by a green tick [
Warning, fall from the ladder.
Refer to instruction manual/booklet.
Inspect the ladder after delivery.
Before every use visually check the
ladder is not damaged and is safe
to use.
Do not use a damaged ladder.
Maximum total load.
Do not use the ladder on
a unlevel or unfirm base.
Do not overreach.
] and "Not allowed" is indicated by a red X [
]
Do not erect the ladder on
contaminated ground.
Maximum number of users.
Do not ascend or descend unless you
are facing the ladder.
Keep a secure grip on the ladder when
ascending and descending.
Maintain a handhold whilst working
from a ladder or take additional safety
precautions if you cannot.
Avoid work that imposes a sideways
load on ladders, such as side-on drilling
through solid materails.
Do not carry equipment which is
heavy or difficult to handle while
using a ladder.
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