Extension Ladder
Ladder suitable for
User Instructions
Please retain these instructions
for future reference
BEFORE USE
• Read all instructions
on and accompanying
the ladder.
• Inspect the ladder
after delivery. Before
every use visually
check the ladder is not
damaged and is safe
to use.
• Do not use a damaged ladder.
• Do not use the
ladder if you are not
fit enough. Certain
medical conditions or
medication, alcohol
or drug abuse could make ladder use
unsafe.
• Ensure the ladder is suitable for the
task.
• Visually check the
ladder is not damaged
and is safe to use at
the start of each day
when the ladder is to
be used.
• Inspect ladder feet.
• For ladders that
require a stabiliser
do not use the ladder
until the stabiliser bar
has firstly been fully
attached and secured to the ladder.
• Do not use the ladder if
contaminated, e.g. with wet paint,
mud, oil, water or snow.
• Prevent damage of the ladder when
transporting e.g. by fastening and
ensure they are suitably placed to
prevent damage.
• For professional users regular
periodic inspection is required.
• For professional use, a risk
assessment shall be carried out
respecting the legislation in the
country of use.
• Do not modify the ladder design.
POSITIONING & ERECTING
THE LADDER
• When positioning the ladder, take
into account risk of collision with the
ladder e.g. from pedestrians, vehicles
or doors. Secure doors (not fire
exits) and windows where possible
in the work area.
• Warning! Electricity
hazard.
Identify any electrical
risks in the work area,
such as overhead
lines or other exposed
electrical equipment
and do not use the
ladder where electrical
risks occur.
• Do not erect ladder on
contaminated ground.
Ladders shall not be OIL 2HO
positioned on slippery
surfaces (such as
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WARNING!
Fall from the ladder
Professional Use
ice, shiny surfaces or significantly • Keep a secure grip LIST OF ITEMS TO BE
contaminated solid surfaces) unless on the ladder when
additional effective measures are ascending and INSPECTED
taken to prevent the ladder slipping or descending. Maintain For regular inspections, the following
ensuring contaminated surfaces are 3 points of contact items shall be taken into account-
sufficiently clean. whilst working from a ladder or take
additional safety precautions if you Check:
• Do not use the ladder
on an unlevel or cannot.  The stiles/legs (uprights) are not
unfirm base. • Do not stand on the bent, bowed, twisted, dented,
top three steps/rungs cracked, corroded or rotten.
of a leaning ladder. 1
2  The stiles/legs around the fixing
• Ladder shall be on an even, level and 3
points for other components are in
unmovable base. good condition.
• Do not lean the ladder • Do not overreach,
user should keep their  The fixings (usually rivets, screws
against unsuitable belt buckle (navel) or bolts) are not missing, loose or
surfaces. Leaning corroded.
inside the stiles and
ladder should lean both feet on the same
against a flat non-  The rungs/steps are not missing,
step/rung throughout loose, excessively worn, corroded or
fragile surface and should be the task.
secured before use e.g. tied or use of damaged.
• Avoid work that
a suitable stability device. imposes a sideways  The hinges between the front and
• Only use the ladder load on ladders, such rear sections are not damaged,
UP loose or corroded.
in the direction as as side-on drilling
indicated. through solid materials.  The locking stays horizontal, back
• Do not carry equipment rails and corner braces are not
missing, bent, loose, corroded or
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which is heavy or
difficult to handle whilst damaged.
• Ladder shall be
erected at the correct using a ladder.  The rung hooks are not missing,
position, such as the damaged, loose or corroded and
correct angle for a 65-75º • Equipment carried while using a ladder engage properly on the rungs.
leaning ladder should be light and easy to handle.
 The guide brackets are not missing,
(angle of inclination approximately • Leaning ladders used damaged, loose or corroded and
1:4) with the rungs or treads level. for access to a higher engage properly on the mating stile.
• Keep the arrow level shall be extended
vertical for correct at least 1m above  The ladder feet/end caps are not
the landing point and missing, loose, excessively worn,
working angle. corroded or damaged.
secured if necessary.
• Do no step off the side  The entire ladder is free from
of leaning ladder onto contaminants (e.g. dirt, mud, paint,
• Locking devices shall another surface. oil or grease).
be checked and be
fully secured before  The locking catches (if fitted) are not
damaged or corroded and function
use. • Use non-conductive ladders for correctly.
unavoidable electrical work.
If any of the above checks cannot
• Ladder should be stood on its feet, be fully satisfied, you should NOT
not the rungs or steps. • Secure doors (not fire exits) and
windows where possible in the work use the ladder.
• Leaning ladders with area.
steps, shall be used
that the steps are in a • Do not use the ladder outside in STORAGE CHECKLIST
horizontal position. adverse weather conditions, such as The important considerations when
strong wind. storing a ladder (not in use) should
• When outdoors, be cautious in windy include the following:
• Secure ladder at the top and bottom
wherever possible. If not, station conditions.  Is the ladder stored away from
someone at the foot of the ladder. • Ladders should only be used for light areas where it’s condition could
work of a short duration. deteriorate more rapidly e.g.
• Do not move a ladder while standing dampness, excessive heat, or
on it. • Do not spend long periods on exposed to the elements?
• Ladder shall never be repositioned the ladder without regular breaks
from above. (tiredness is a risk).  Is the ladder stored in a position
which helps it remain straight e.g.
USING THE LADDER • Do not use the ladder hung by the stiles on proper ladder
as a bridge. brackets or laid on a flat clutter free
• Do not exceed the
maximum total load surface?
max.  Is the ladder stored where it cannot
(load includes users, 150
tools, materials, etc.). kg • Take precautions against children be damaged by vehicles, heavy
objects, or contaminants?
playing on the ladder.
• Maximum number of  Is the ladder stored where it
users on the ladder.
max. 1
cannot cause a trip hazard or an
REPAIR, MAINTENANCE &
obstruction?
STORAGE
 Is the ladder stored securely where
• Repairs and maintenance shall be it cannot be easily used for criminal
• Do not wear carried out by a competent person purposes?
unsuitable footwear and be in accordance with the  If the ladder is permanently
when climbing a producer’s instructions. positioned (e.g. on scaffolding),
ladder. is it secured against unauthorised
• Ladders should be stored in
accordance with the producer’s climbing (e.g. by children)?
• Do not ascend or
descend unless you instructions. Werner UK Sales & Distribution Ltd.
are facing the ladder. • Replacement spare parts are Blackwater Trading Estate,
available to order online at The Causeway, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LJ
wernerco.com.
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