8 steps for safe stair storage

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Keep the stairs in the right environment to ensure they remain in good working condition. The area must be covered, ventilated and protected from the weather, away from moisture and heat.
Always ensure that the ladder safety hitch is applied to avoid accidents.
Stairs can fall if stored vertically, so use ladder brackets attached to the wall to secure your ladder. You can buy these media on our website. A shelf or wall brackets are useful if you have chosen to store your ladder horizontally.

Secure the ladder in place to ensure that it is not used without authorization. If the access equipment falls into the wrong hands, accidents can occur.

Do not place the stands too high or too low. The ladder should be within an ideal range, without touching the ground, but not so high that it should be stretched too far when removed from the supports.

Make sure nearby doors are closed and locked before storing or removing stairs.
Make sure all gateways are clear so that stairs can be easily removed when you recover them for a job. The last thing you should do is make your way through a maze while carrying a ladder.

If the stairs are permanently fixed, use a ladder guard to prevent unauthorized access.

5 steps for safe stair storage
Make sure the folding steps are fully folded.
If the steps are mobile, be sure to apply the brakes and that the Locking Ladder Brackets are in a position to prevent unauthorized use. Accidents happen too quickly when untrained people have access equipment in their hands.

If stored in an upright position, secure it with an auxiliary shock absorber or similar to prevent the ladder from falling. This can be especially dangerous if your colleagues or family have access to your storage facility, which is not recommended. If it is not stored safely, there is a risk that the ladder will collapse on passersby.

If stored horizontally, use square brackets to secure it in place, you can find them on the Browns Ladders website.

Any fixed ladder can be secured using a ladder guard to prevent any unauthorized access.

If you found this blog useful, you can take a look at some of our other publications in recent months. Most cover aspects of ladder safety and give advice on how to work safely at height.

See more: What is the Purpose of Scaffolding Tubes?

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