{"id":2988,"date":"2024-03-05T11:35:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T11:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybuilding24.com\/inspection-of-ladders-steps\/"},"modified":"2024-09-25T06:46:49","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T06:46:49","slug":"inspection-of-ladders-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybuilding24.com\/en\/inspection-of-ladders-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspection of ladders & steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Flying high – but safely!<\/p>\n\n

Ladders & steps<\/strong> are simply practical tools – quickly lifting something out of the top corner of the cupboard, replacing a lamp or painting the balcony: When things need to be done quickly, ladders and steps are often used carelessly and little attention is paid to their condition.\nAfter all, why should you? It was still in good condition last time. <\/p>\n\n

But even small defects can have serious consequences – often very painful ones.<\/p>\n\n

Careless use<\/strong> and unnoticed<\/strong> defects <\/strong>are the most common causes of accidents in the home and at work.\nIn particular, “self-made” climbing aids<\/strong> such as tables, chairs, boxes, pallets, etc. offer anything but a secure footing and quickly lead to falls. <\/p>\n\n

You can do something to prevent this from happening…<\/p>\n\n

Safe work equipment through regular inspections<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Ladders and steps<\/strong> (in accordance with the Austrian Occupational Safety and Health Act (ASchG) and the Work Equipment Ordinance (AM-VO) in accordance with \u00d6NORM EN 131) must be used and regularly inspected by a competent person to ensure that<\/strong> they are in proper condition<\/strong> (in accordance with \u00d6NORM EN 131).\nThe frequency of the inspections depends on the operating conditions, which can mean weekly or even daily inspections if the equipment is used and stressed accordingly.\nAn inspection<\/strong> min.\n1x per year <\/strong> by an engineer, civil engineer, inspection body or competent person with appropriate documentation and marking<\/strong> of the ladder (inspection sticker in accordance with \u00d6NORM EN 131) is always advisable.<\/p>\n\n

If the periodic inspections are carried out by a competent person, the inspection must be carried out every 4 years by a civil engineer, engineering office, approved inspection body or accredited inspection and monitoring body.<\/p>\n\n

Documentation is an important part of the inspection.\nOn the one hand, it is advisable to systematically record all ladders<\/strong> in the company and to document the inspections in a ladder inspection book; on the other hand, visible documentation in the form of clearly legible ladder operating instructions and an inspection sticker<\/strong> on the ladder also provides the user with the necessary safety.\nThis should also be communicated to users in the regular instructions<\/strong> for handling ladders and steps. <\/p>\n\n

However, private individuals are also well advised to pay a little attention to their condition and functional safety<\/strong> if they want to avoid pain, hospitalization and permanent disability.<\/p>\n\n

If you want to solve this issue easily and professionally<\/strong>, follow the link and register at – MyBuilding24<\/strong><\/a> – so that you are spared a nasty crash in the truest sense of the word.<\/p>\n\n

Practical tips on the correct use of ladders and steps:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n