Manual ladders are portable devices that help us ascend or descend from one level to another. They are widely used for preventive maintenance, repair, and installation work in many work areas. Therefore, it is very important to use and handle them properly, as much of our safety at heights will depend on them.
For the correct transport of ladders, the following points should be considered:
• Never throw or drop them on the floor.
• Do not transport materials on them.
• Do not carry them on your back.
• Step ladders must be transported folded.
• If they are convertible ladders, they should be transported by two people.
• Do not drag the ropes of extension ladders.
• When transported by car, they should be protected with rubber supports.
• They must be secured on the car's roof rack.
• If the ladder exceeds the dimensions of the car, a reflective device must be placed at night.
• Do not place the ladder behind doors.
• Try to be in a clear area.
• Ensure that the ladder is placed on the floor so that its feet are firmly supported.
• Place the ladder on flat, horizontal, and non-slip surfaces.
• The opening angle of a step ladder should be a maximum of 30°.
• The inclination of a ladder should be between 75.5 and 70.5°.
Likewise, there are various accessories for fastening and support; non-slip rubber or neoprene feet for cement floors, abrasive feet for dry floors, saw-toothed feet for icy floors, and iron-pointed feet for wooden floors. Special hooks for support on posts and for support on special surfaces like cables, which must have anti-tip or anti-slip safety features.
Finally, it is recommended to store them in places where they are not exposed to the elements and in a horizontal position, secured by fixed supports attached to walls and not at an incline.
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