ACCESS EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Signed by.

  Sign
• Location
  Address

• Is the equipment being used as directed by the IFS access equipment risk assessments 1 - 6.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the ladder show visual signs of distress.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there signs that the construction has been altered in any way.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there visible damage to the stiles.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the extending guides damaged.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the extending hooks damaged.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• On extension, does the ladder lock safely into place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there visible Damage to the treads.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ladder feet in place and undamaged.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an out rigger or stabilisation bar fitted.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the feet damaged.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder secured or tied into position.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder safe to use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder suitable for the task at hand.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STEP LADDERS

• Is the access equipment being used as directed by the IFS access equipment risk assessments 1 - 6.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there signs that the construction has been altered in any way.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the step ladder show any visible signs of distress.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there visible damage to the stiles.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there visible damage to the treads.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there visible signs of damage to the hinge mechanism.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there visible signs of damage to the locking mechanism.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the steps extend and lock as they are designed to.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the feet in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the steps being used as the manufacturer designed them.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the steps safe to use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the steps suitable for the task at hand.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOP UPS AND PLATFORMS

• Is the equipment being used as directed by the IFS access equipment risk assessments 1 - 6.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any signs the equipment has been altered in any way.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the hop up / platform show any visible signs of distress or fatigue.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the hinges show signs of distress.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the hinges operate as they were designed to.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the locking mechanism show any visible signs of distress.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the locking mechanism operate as it was designed to.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the legs lock firmly in position.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the feet in good condition.

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is the hop up / platform free from visible cracks or fractures.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Hop up / platform suitable for the task at hand.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the hop up / platform safe to use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A