Positioning And Erecting The Ladder - Norstep 57631 Manual De Instrucciones

Visually check the ladder at the start of each
working day when the ladder is to be used;
For professional users regular periodic
inspection is required;
Ensure the ladder is suitable for the task;
Do not use a damaged ladder;
Do not use the ladder if contaminated, e.g.
with wet paint, mud, oil or snow;
For professional use a risk assessment shall
be carried out respecting the legislation in
the country of use.
Do not modify the ladder design.
2. Positioning and erecting the
ladder
The ladder shall be erected at
the correct position, such as the
correct angle for a leaning ladder
(65-75º angle of inclination,
approximately 1:4) with the rungs
or treads level and complete opening of a
standing ladder;
Leaning ladders with steps shall
be used that the steps are in a
horizontal position.
Locking devices, if fi tted, shall be fully
secured before use;
The ladder shall be on an even, level and
unmovable base;
A leaning ladder should lean against a fl at
non-fragile surface and should be secured
before use, e.g. tied or use of a suitable
stability device;
The ladder shall never be repositioned from
above;
When positioning the ladder take into
account risk of collision with the ladder e.g.
from pedestrians, vehicles or doors; Secure
doors (not fi re exits) and windows where
possible in the work area.
Warning, electricity hazard
Identify any electrical risks in
the work area, such as overhead
lines or other exposed electrical
equipment and do not use the
ladder where electrical risks
occur;
The ladder shall be stood on its feet, not the
rungs or treads;
Ladders shall not be positioned on slippery
surfaces (such as ice, shiny surfaces or
signifi cantly contaminated solid surfaces)
unless additional eff ective measures
are taken to prevent the ladder slipping
or ensuring contaminated surfaces are
suffi ciently clean.
Ladder shall never be moved from the top.
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