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Ladder 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.

Ladders made of wood should be stored in a dry place and shall not be coated with

opaque and vapour-tight paints.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 ﬂat 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 scaffolding), is it secured against

unauthorized climbing (e.g. by children)?

MAINTENANCE AND STORING YOUR LADDER:

-Keep the ladder in a clean, dry place.

-Hold the ladder ﬁrmly when carrying it.

-Never store materials on your ladder.

-Keep your ladder clean and free from any foreign matter.

-Clean the ladder after each use.

-Regularly check the parts and hinges of the ladder. Oil the hinges regularly, but do

so carefully to ensure no oil drips on the rungs or side rails.

For regular inspection, the following items shall be taken into account:

— check that the stiles/legs (uprights) are not bent,bowed, twisted, dented,

cracked, corroded or rotten;

— check that the stiles/legs around the ﬁxing points for other components are in

good condition;

— check that ﬁxings (usually rivets, screws or bolts) are not missing, loose, or

corroded;

— check that rungs/steps are not missing, loose,excessively worn, corroded or

damaged;

— check that the hinges between front and rear sections are not damaged, loose or

corroded;

— check that the locking stays horizontal, back rails and corner braces are not

missing, bent, loose, corroded or damaged;

— check that the rung hooks are not missing, damaged,loose or corroded and

engage properly on the rungs;

— check that guide brackets are not missing, damaged,loose or corroded and

engage properly on the mating stile;

— check that rubber 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);

— check that locking catches (if ﬁtted) are not damaged or corroded and function

correctly;

— 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.