Berner 368906 Instrucciones De Uso página 9

Before use
a) ensure that you are fit enough to use a ladder. Certain medical conditions or
medication, alcohol or drug abuse could make ladder use unsafe;
b) when transporting ladders on roof bars or in a truck, ensure they are suitably placed
to prevent damage;
c) inspect the ladder after delivery and before first use to confirm condition and
operation of all parts;
d) visually check the ladder is not damaged and is safe to use at the start of each
working day when the ladder is to be used;
e) for professional users regular periodic inspection is required;
f) ensure the ladder is suitable for the task;
g) do not use a damaged ladder;
h) remove any contamination from the ladder, such as wet paint, mud, oil or snow;
i) before using a ladder at work a risk assessment should be carried out respecting the
legislation in the country of use.
Positioning and erecting the ladder
a) the climbing ramp must always be erected in the correct angle on the ground both
when it is used as push-up or stepladder (right angle is given by drawings and label
on the product);
b) locking devices, if fitted, shall be fully secured before use;
c) ladder shall be on an even, level and un moveable base;
d) leaning ladder should lean against a flat non-fragile surface and should be secured
before use, e.g. tied or use of a suitable stability device;
e) ladder shall never be repositioned from above;
f) when positioning the ladder take into account risk of collision with the ladder e.g.
from pedestrians, vehicles or doors. Secure doors (not fire exists) and windows
where possible in the work area;
g) identify any electrical risks in the work area, such as overhead lines or other exposed
electrical equipment;
h) ladder shall be stood on its feet, not the rungs or steps;
i) ladders shall not be positioned on slippery surfaces (such as ice, shiny surfaces or
significantly contaminated solid surfaces) unless additional effective measures are
taken to prevent the ladder slipping or ensuring contaminated surfaces are
sufficiently clean.
j) in case of access on roofs, shingle etc. with a leaning ladder, the top of the same
must extend at least 1 over the access point.
Using the ladder
a) do not exceed the maximum total load for the type of ladder;
b) do not overreach; user should keep their belt buckle (navel) inside the stiles and both
feet on the same step/rung throughout the task;
c) do not step off a leaning ladder at a higher level without additional security;
d) do not use standing ladders for access to another level;
e) do not stand on the top three steps/rungs of a leaning ladder;
f) do not stand on the top two steps/rungs of a standing ladder without a platform and
hand/knee rail;
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