Periodic Inspections - Werner PN125365 Manual De Utilización

7.2 Periodic inspections

The ladder must be regularly inspected for
operational safety by a competent person. The
competent person is to be authorised by the user
to perform the required inspection and shall take
part in seminars required by law of the country in
question.
• The inspection intervals must be appropriate for
the specific operating conditions.
• Inspection must be carried out at least once a year.
• The inspection must be documented. Check
sheets for ladder inspection are available on the
manufacturer's website.
• After the product has passed the inspection, attach
an inspection label on the product. The month and
year in which the next inspection is due must be
clearly visible.
Defective or incomplete ladders and parts may
no longer be used.
Stiles/legs
• Check for deformation, bending, twisting and
cracks.
• Check for dents, damage, sharp edges, corrosion,
chipping, burrs and signs of wear.
• Check the condition of the attachment points for
other parts.
• Check for completeness and secure attachment.
Hinges
• Check for warping, dents, cracks and proper
functioning of the fastening elements.
• Check for damage and corrosion.
Fittings, hinges
• Check for damage, cracks, bends and corrosion.
• Check for signs of wear and proper functioning.
• Check for completeness and secure attachment.
Rungs, treads, guide brackets, platform
• Check for deformation and cracks.
• Check for dents, damage, sharp edges, chipping,
burrs and signs of wear.
• Check that they are securely attached to the stiles.
• Check the locking mechanisms (e.g. locking
latch, rung hooks) for signs of wear and proper
functioning.
Ladder feet
• Check for damage and corrosion.
• Check for signs of wear and proper functioning.
• Check for completeness and secure attachment.
Labelling
• Check for legibility and damage.
Accessories
• Check for completeness and secure attachment.
Soiling, dirt
• Check for soiling cause by paint, dirt, grease or oil.
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Transportation and storage
• Store ladders in such a way that they cannot be
damaged (e.g. bent or twisted).
• Protect ladders from the influence of weather
and keep them from unauthorised use (e.g. by
children).
• When transporting ladders to or from their place of
storage, they should be properly secured to keep
them from sliding and prevent impact and accidents.
• Do not throw the ladder during loading and
unloading.
• Ensure ladders are properly secured when
transporting them on a vehicle's roof racks or
inside a vehicle.
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Packaging and disposal
• The packaging material may cause suffocation.
Dispose of the packaging material properly.
• Dispose of ladders and their parts in accordance
with local laws and regulations.
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