Always store ladders in a covered, ventilated area, protected from the weather and away from too much dampness or heat. Ladders can fall if stored vertically, so take particular care. If possible, secure the top (with a bracket, for instance). Never hang a ladder vertically from a rung. Don't store a ladder in any place where a child might be tempted to climb it.

For storing horizontally, a rack or wall brackets are ideal. Keep wooden ladders clear of the ground to avoid contact with damp.

Hang aluminium ladders horizontally FROM a stile or rest ON stiles.

Wooden ladders must be raised off ground for storage.

 

 
For security reasons as well as good maintenance, don't store a ladder on view outdoors where it could be stolen or used in a break-in.
 

 
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