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This classification however, can vary slightly in the values given, and has caused confusion. The variation is due to the different way in which values for safe working loads are expressed. In the British Standard it is "Duty Rating" and have been arrived at by taking into account the general conditions and probable frequency of use for each type. The European Standard uses "Maximum static vertical load". To help clarify this, we have given both sets of figures. British Standards to either BS 2037 (Aluminium) or BS 1129 (Wood).</p> <ul type="square"> <li>Class 1. (Industrial) Duty rating 130 kg (20 stone) = Maximum vertical static load 175 kg</li> <li>Class 2. (Trade) Duty rating 95 kg (15 stone) = Maximum vertical static load 150 kg</li> <li>Class 3. (Domestic) Duty rating 95 kg (15 stone) = Maximum vertical static load 150 kg</li> </ul> <h3>Is it long enough?</h3> <p>The overall length of a ladder is not the same as its usable length: allow one metre of ladder length above the highest rung you use. Never stand on the top three rungs.</p> <h3>Is it safe enough?</h3> <p>Run this quick check on any ladder you're thinking of buying, hiring or using.</p> <ul type="square"> <li>General condition sound? (clean & dry, free from wet paint, mud, oil etc).</li> <li>No cracks?</li> <li>No rungs missing or loose?</li> <li>Not painted? *</li> <li>No stiles** damaged or bent?</li> <li>No warping or splitting? (wood)</li> <li>No corrosion? (metal)</li> <li>No sharp edges or dents? (metal)</li> <li>No rungs bent? (metal)</li> <li>Footpads okay?</li> <li>Caps/rubber fittings okay?</li> <li>All metal ladders should have slip-resistant rubber or plastic feet.</li> </ul> <p>Damaged ladders need professional repairing - or replacing.</p> <p>* ladders should never be painted, as this could hide dangerous defects from view. 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