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Portable
Ladder - take it with you
Most of the
ladders fall under the category of portable ladders. Take for
instance the likes of wood ladder, fiberglass ladder, steel ladder
or aluminum ladder along with the different makes of other ladders
like Step ladder, Extension ladder, Platform ladder, Attic ladder,
Rolling ladder, Telescopic ladder, Access ladder, Fire ladder,
Escape ladder etc.
All these
ladders fall under the category of the portable ladder.
While using
a portable ladder it is advisable to follow some simple instructions:
It is not
advisable to use a Portable ladder in a straight parallel position.
It is not
advisable to use a Portable ladder with objects in hand.
It is not
advisable to use a Portable ladder on the last three rungs.
It is not
advisable to use a Portable ladder if it is positioned on a makeshift
base.
It is not
advisable to use a Portable ladder if there is a better option
like staircase, which is a permanent installation.
It is not
advisable to use a Portable ladder when two and more ladders are
joined together.
It is not
advisable to use a Portable ladder if it is made up of wood and
specifically if it is painted.
It is extremely
important for the portable ladder users to follow the standard
laid down by the Australian ladder authority.
This is what
the Australian ladder authority has to say, "Portable ladders
should comply with the requirements of the relevant Australian
Standard:
AS/ NZS 1892.1
- 1996 Portable ladders Part 1: Metal
AS 1892.2 - 1992 Portable ladders Part 2: Timber,
AS/ NZS 1892.3 - 1996 Portable ladders Part 3: Reinforced plastic
AS/ NZS 1892.5 - 1999 Portable ladders Part 5: Selection, safe
use and care."
They also
lad down few guidelines for the usage of portable ladders, they
are, broadly speaking is enumerated in a order like this-
The ladders
must be supported by a sound base.
It is not
advisable to walk on a ladder under any circumstances.
The ladder
slope should be set at a ratio of 4 -1.
It is advisable
that not more than one person should work on a ladder at a specific
point of time.
It is not
advisable to climb higher than the third rung from the top of
the ladder.
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