Those of us who carry out a variety of household chores on our own are regularly exposed to electric shocks. For safety reasons, it is necessary to use special tools, which are protected by a special coating that does not conduct electricity. It is also necessary to use dielectric ladders and stepladders.
Often, electrical work must be carried out in areas that are difficult to access. For example, on and under ceilings, often at high heights. The risk that the worker will be electrocuted in this case is greatly increased. Moreover, it is necessary to use dielectric analogs instead of ordinary stairs.
Product Features
Non-conductive stepladders, ladders and scaffolding are excellent protection and insulation.
Note! Such structures are recommended for use at gas and chemical plants, power plants and other facilities where work is associated with the presence of a high level of electrical voltage.
Advantages of stairs made of special materials
The dielectric step ladder has the following advantages:
- Reliable level of safety for workers in the implementation of electrical work.
- The mass of structures is small.
- The safety margin of the products is quite large.
- The service life of the stairs is increased.
- High level of resistance to all types of external influences.
- Resistant to most stains.
Varieties of structures
At the moment, manufacturers produce the following types of non-conductive structures:
- Ladders.
- Sliding analogs.
- Transformable stairs.
- Stepladders that have symmetrical support.
- Analogs with vertical supports.
- Scaffolds with dielectric coating.
- Ladder stoolsthat are not electrically conductive.
- Decks and supports.
- Tower tours.
All types of dielectric structures have a high level of service life, as well as good workmanship. At the same time, fiberglass ladders have a durable, practical and reliable design.
In addition, fiberglass products are significantly lighter than steel and aluminum counterparts. This makes it easier and more comfortable to operate. So, a step-ladder made of dielectric, having a height of five meters in the most complex configuration, has a mass of 19 kilograms.
Particularly popular at the moment is such a type of structure as a fiberglass dielectric retractable ladder. It is perfect for all types of electrical work - from the elementary change of lamps in houses and apartments to the repair of poles and power lines.
If you put forward an additional (second) section, then the length of such a structure can be up to ten meters. This is quite enough to carry out work on the overwhelming majority of construction, industrial and other facilities.
What are dielectric structures
Experts know the danger of even short-term contact of wires and power cables with a ladder, which is made of materials that conduct electric current.
Proceeding from this, in order to avoid industrial injuries, professional structures are made of fiberglass.
Given the dielectric of the ladder:
- does not conduct electricity;
- has increased strength;
- has an increased service life;
- intrinsically safe;
- has resistance to mechanical stress, as well as atmospheric factors;
- does not corrode.
These technical characteristics make dielectric structures an equipment that is indispensable for professional electricians.
In everyday life, they will be useful for such types of work:
- Fix home electrical wiring problems.
- Connection, maintenance, and emergency and routine repair of a variety of electrical appliances and equipment.
- Carrying out electrical work at height.
- When working with wires and power cables in summer cottages and garden plots.
- When doing any work with your own hands in an apartment or a private house, on the floors on which live wires lie.
How to choose the right product
Dielectric structures are produced by many manufacturers, both foreign and our Russian. There are many brands, brands and models on the construction market for such products. Many of the models of such stairs are quite comfortable and beautiful. They can differ significantly from each other, both in terms of functionality and in their appearance.
For example, these constructs can have the following options:
- understand as needed;
- have several sections;
- be reinforced with fiberglass;
- based on the length, have a different number of steps;
- be equipped with stabilizing devices;
- equipped with wheels, etc.
As a result, it is rather difficult to choose a specific model. But there are a number of points, paying attention to which, you will have the opportunity to choose a dielectric structure that is safe and reliable in operation.
Output
At the end of the article, one last tip: stick to safety precautions and be extremely careful when working with electricity. Your health depends on it, and even your life.
Use fiberglass dielectric stepladders. In the video presented in this article, you will find additional information on this topic (also find out what it is stairs - chest of drawers).
