Description
Ladders for domestic use (non
29
professional)
30
Ladders for professional use
Additional symbols and minimum requirements for stepladders
Description
Do not step away
1
from a stepladder to
another surface
Open the ladder
2
fully before use
Only use ladder with
3
engaged spreader
brace.
(required for Netherland)
Do not use the top three steps/rungs of a stepladder without a platform or
holding device for hand/knee as a standing surface
If this ladder is equipped with a holding device for the hand/knee at a height
5
of at least 60 cm, measured from the highest standing surface, and this is
pulled out in the usage position, the ladder can be climbed to the highest
possible height.
Symbol
Symbol
Description
4
5
6
Standing ladders
shall not be used
as a leaning ladder
unless it is designed
to do so
Do not stand on the
top two steps/rungs
of a standing ladder
without a platform
and a hand/knee rail
Areas thus marked
must not be entered!
EN
Symbol
25