Extension ladders: What You Need To Know (Part # 2)
3) ladder needs to be assembled and climbed Before using the Extension Ladders UK , make sure that it is in good working order. Damage to any of the ladder’s components, including the rungs, the rung locks, the cord, or extendable sections, can make it potentially unsafe. As you move the ladder, make sure the rung locks or other safety devices in the extension are secure. The extension should not be loose when carried as it can cause serious damage to fingers and hands if they are caught in the path of the moving extension. Wherever you’d like to climb, place the ladder there. Be sure you do this before extending the ladder, and that the ladder is placed at the bottom. The majority of Extension Ladders are extended both from the base and from the nearside/climbing side, allowing you to easily move from one leg to the other. Extension Ladders Ensure that the base of the ladder is spaced 14 times (of the ladder’s height) away from the building that it is leaning against to ensure that y