Repair, Maintenance And Storage - Probuilder 57590 Manual De Instrucciones

20. 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.
10. Do not use the ladder as a bridge.
21. Do not wear unsuitable footwear when
climbing a ladder.
Avoid excessive side loadings e.g. drilling
brick and concrete.
Do not spend long periods on a ladder
without regular breaks (tiredness is a risk).
22. Do not carry equipment which is heavy or
diffi cult to handle while using a ladder.
23. Avoid work that imposes a sideways load
on ladders, such as side-on drilling through
solid materials (e.g. brick or concrete).
Maintain a handhold whilst working from a
ladder or take additional safety precaution if
you cannot.
24. Standing ladders shall not be used as
leaning ladders unless they are designed for
that purpose.
Do not move a ladder while standing on it.
For outdoor use caution to the wind.
25. Only use the ladder in the direction as
indicated, only if necessary due to design of
ladder.

4. Repair, maintenance and storage

Repairs and maintenance shall be carried out
by a competent person and be in accordance
with the producer's instruction.
For repair and replacement of parts, e.g.
feet, if necessary contact the producer or
distributor.
Ladders should be stored in accordance with
the producer's instructions.
Ladders made of or using thermoplastic,
thermosetting plastic and reinforced plastic
materials should be stored out of direct
sunlight.
The important considerations when storing
a ladder (not in use) should include the
following:
- Is the ladder stored away from areas
where its condition could deteriorate
more rapidly (e.g. dampness, excessive
heat, or exposed to the elements)?
- Is the ladder stored in a position which
helps it to remain straight (e.g. hung by
the stiles on proper ladder brackets or
laid on a � at clutter free surface)?
- Is the ladder stored where it cannot be
damaged by vehicles, heavy objects, or
contaminants?
- Is the ladder stored where it cannot cause
a trip hazard or an obstruction?
- Is the ladder stored securely where
it cannot be easily used for criminal
purposes?
- If the ladder is permanently positioned
(e.g. on scaff olding), is it secured against
unauthorized climbing (e.g. by children)?
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