Make sure that you do not get
tired when working and take
breaks . Tiredness represents an
increased security risk and could
lead to accidents .
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) .
18 GB
Do not modify the ladder design .
Attached to the ladder frame you
will find labels with pictograms for
a safe use of the ladder .
Do not spend long periods on
a ladder without regular breaks
(tiredness is a risk) .
Prevent damage of the ladder
when transporting e .g . by
fastening and, ensure they
are suitably placed to prevent
damage .
Do not use the ladder if
contaminated, e .g . with wet paint,
mud, oil or snow .
Do not move a ladder while
standing on it .
For outdoor use caution to the
wind .
Follow the advices on the pictograms
to avoid accidents .