Q: Some of the decals on the ladders are worn off or illegible. Do we have to go back to the manufacturer of the ladder to get replacement decals or can we get them from somewhere else?
A: Any applicable information specific to the ladder type, warnings or ratings shall be legible to the user. The type of label would be specific to each manufacturer since products may differ. Manufacturers may offer replacement labels. However, due to liability concerns, it is doubtful that a ladder manufacturer will distribute ladder warning labels when they have no idea what their customer is putting them on. This is why ladders should be kept clean, free of damage, stored properly and inspected prior to use. Having a proper ladder inspection/safety program in place will prevent the labels from getting damaged.
