Aircraft Engine Maintenance Ladder

Before Use

• Make sure you feel well before using the ladder.
• Alcohol, drugs, or fatigue may affect your safety.
• Protect the ladder from impacts during transport.
• Visually inspect the ladder each day before starting work.
• Do not use ladders with damaged or loose parts.
• Clean off any slippery residue such as oil, paint, or mud.
• Make sure the ladder is the appropriate type for your work.
• For professional use, maintenance and inspection should be carried out at regular intervals.
• Perform a risk analysis in the work area before use.

Installing the Ladder

• Place the ladder on a flat, solid, and dry surface.
• Fully extend folding ladders and secure the locks.
• Pay attention to the correct angle on leaning ladders.
• Do not use the ladder on slippery surfaces without securing it.
• Do not move the ladder while using it.
• Check doors, windows, and passages in the work area.
• Stay away from electrical lines.
• Beware of finger pinching in sliding models!

Repair & Maintenance & Storage

• Repair and maintenance operations must be performed by authorized personnel.
• Do not use stairs with damaged or missing parts.
• Contact the manufacturer when part replacement is necessary.
• Clean the stairs with water and a suitable cleaning agent.
• Remove paint residue with a suitable paint remover.
• Cleaning agents must be disposed of in a way that does not harm the environment.
• Store in a dry, shaded and protected environment.
• Protect from sun, rain and liquid contact.
• Do not coat wooden stairs with opaque paint.