GB/T 17889.3-2024Ladders - Part 3: Information for use (English PDF)

Foreword

This document is in accordance with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Guidelines for standardization work Part

1.Structure and drafting rules for standardization documents" Drafting is required. This document is Part 3 of GB/T 17889 "Ladders". GB/T 17889 has published the following parts. Part

1 Scope

GB/T 17889.3-2024 is the Chinese national standard on ladders - part 3: information for use, in the field of environment and health protection, safety. The /T suffix marks it as a recommended standard: it is not compulsory by itself, but it becomes binding as soon as a contract, a tender or a customer specification calls it up - which in practice is how most foreign buyers meet it. It was issued on 29 September 2024 by the State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of China, and has been in force since 29 September 2024. Classification: ICS 13.110, CCS J09. This page is published from the official record of the standard held by the Chinese standards administration: the identification, the dates, the classification and the issuing body are taken from there. The clause text, the tables and the numeric limits are in the document itself, which is delivered complete in English translation.

This document specifies requirements for the provision and use of ladder information, marking and instruction manuals, maintenance and storage. This document applies to ladders covered by GB/T 17889.1.

2 Normative references

The contents of the following documents constitute the essential clauses of this document through normative references in this document. For referenced documents without a date, only the version corresponding to that date applies to this document; for referenced documents without a date, the latest version (including all amendments) applies. in this document.

GB/T 15706 General principles for safety design of machinery - Risk assessment and risk reduction

GB/T 2893.1 Graphical symbols, safety colors and safety signs Part

3 Terms and definitions

The terms and definitions defined in GB/T 15706, GB/T 17889.1 and GB/T 17889.2-2021 and the following apply to this document.

3.1 User Personnel using ladders.

4.Provision and Use of Usage Information The manufacturer shall be responsible for providing information on the use of the ladder, including at least the Chinese version of the logo and instruction manual. Users should read the instruction manual carefully before using the ladder and use the ladder in accordance with the ladder's markings and instruction manual.

5 Marking and instruction manual

5.1 General requirements Ladder markings should be securely fastened to a clearly visible surface of the ladder. The instruction manual shall list the items that need to be checked/inspected regularly. The items to be checked/inspected shall at least meet the requirements of Appendix B. The criteria for determining the inspection/test items should be given in the instruction manual or on the ladder. Instructions for use should be provided with the ladder. All safety signs on the ladder should be given in the instruction manual and detailed descriptions should be given when necessary. The number of safety signs on ladders should be limited so that users can clearly identify and comply with them.