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check that the locking stays
horizontal, back rails and corner
braces are not missing, bent,
loose, corroded or damaged;
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check that ladder feet / end
caps are not missing, loose,
excessively worn, corroded or
damaged;
–
check that the entire ladder is
free from contaminants (e .g . dirt,
mud, paint, oil or grease);
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check that locking catches
(if fitted) are not damaged or
corroded and function correctly;
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check that the platform (if
fitted) has no missing parts or
fixings and is not damaged or
corroded .
If any of the above checks cannot be
fully satisfied, you should NOT use the
ladder .
For special ladder types, further items
identified by the manufacturer shall be
taken into account .
Repairs, maintenance
and storage
Keep ladder clean and free of
all foreign materials that could
destroy hinges and ladder
function .
Lubricate mechanism of locks
regularity .
Properly secure and support
ladder while in transit .
Never store materials on ladder .
Repair and maintenance work on
the ladder must be carried out by
a technical expert .
When not using it, store the ladder
in a safe, dry place .
For repair and replacement of
parts, e .g . feet, if necessary
contact the producer or distributor .
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