FAQ

Are your ladders type examined and approved?

All our products are tested by RISE – Research Institutes of Sweden, according to current standards.

In addition, we regularly carry out our own tests to ensure that our ladders are of the highest quality.

Read more here

What laws are applicable when working on ladders and scaffolds?

There are different rules for ladders and scaffolds and moreover it depends on if you are working professionally on ladders or use them at home.

Read more about the laws and rules that apply to those who work on ladders and scaffolds here.

What shall we consider in order to work safely on ladders?

There is plenty to think about. We usually summarize it in three steps:

  1. Choose the right product

  2. Use it correctly

  3. Inspect the product regularly

Read more about the three steps here

What can I repair on a ladder?

Details that are screwed in place can usually be replaced. If the details are riveted or crimped you can not usually repair the products yourself.

Here you can find spare parts for our products.

What is Bra Arbetsmiljöval and do you have any products with that label?

Bra Arbetsmiljöval (A Good Choice for Safe Work) is a label for safer ladder products, created by the National Builders' security group (Sweden).

Read more about Bra Arbetsmiljöval

Does Wibe Ladders have any environmental certifications?

Yes, Wibe Ladders are certified according to ISO 14 001 and we work to continuously improve our environmental performance. We are concerned by the EU's REACH legislation.

The business is defined as downstream users because we do not manufacture or import chemical products to the European market. We control our chemicals through ECO-Online's register.

Sustainable development is an opportunity for Wibe Ladders and Hultafors Group - it aims to create long-term profitability for our company. We strive to develop and produce products that fulfil the sustainability requirements to contribute to a better society long-term. Our ambition is to perform to a high standard of sustainability.

I have lost my mounting instructions, can I download a new one from your website?

Of course you can download mounting instructions from our website! You will find all documents for a specific product connected to that product on our website. Go through our top menu to find the product you own or use, or type in the model name or article number in our search bar.

I have an old modular ladder, can I combine it with a newer modular ladder?

Yes, our old modular ladders (which has an article number starting with 7) can be combined with our newer ladders with an article number starting with 8.

Are your ladders EX-classified (classified for use in explosive atmospheres)?

Since 2003.

In the European Community/EFTA there is a directive that relates to this: Directive 94/9/EC on equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Also called ATEX (from french ATmosphères EXplosibles).

According to the directive paragraph 5.2.1, ladders are not covered in the directive, and as a result cannot be certified.

Extract from Directive 94/9/EC 5.2 Examples for equipment not covered by Directive 94/9/EC 5.2.1 "Simple" products

For "simple" electrical products, European harmonised standards provide a good basis to assess the effectiveness of electrical ignition source and, consequently, to determine whether or not these can be considered effective or not.

In general, many simple mechanical products do not fall under the scope of Directive 94/9/EC as they do not have their own source of ignition (see chapter 3.7.2). Examples without own source of ignition are hand tools such as hammers, spanners, saws and ladders.

Our products are certified according to EN131 and the Swedish regulation AFS 2004:3. Read more here about Law and regulatory requirements.

Can I shorten my steel ladder to make it better fit my roof?

Yes, you can. We recommend that you use a hacksaw. After cutting the surface needs to be treated to prevent corrosion. Use a cold galvanizing-product, like zink spray or zink coating. Avoid making a cut closer to a step than 10 cm.

For safer climbing the joint between two ladders should be the same distance as between two steps. Therefore, only cut your ladder at the upper or lower end.

Why can a ladder not be CE marked?

Only product groups covered by a specific European legislation can be CE marked. Ladders do not belong to such a product group. The reason why some of our leaning ladders have a CE mark on the label is because they also can be used as a permanently fixed roof ladder.

As a permanently fixed roof ladder, the ladder is considered as building material and covered by a legislation that allows the CE-mark. If you find step ladders, trestles or similar products with a CE mark, they are incorrectly labeled, which is a criminal offense.