DO NOT USE LADDER IF DAMAGED OR UNSAFE - NOTIFY HSE AND TAG OUT.

  • NAME OF PERSON INSPECTING LADDER

  • DATE OF INSPECTION

Ladder Inspection Questions

INSPECTIONS

  • Is this the correct ladder for the type of work task?

  • Stop work and direct workers on correct type of ladder.

  • Is the ladder Industrial Rated to 150kg?

  • All ladders on site need to be industrial rated to 150kg.

  • ARE THE TREADS/RUNGS IN GOOD CONDITION - FREE FROM DEFECTS SUCH AS HOLES, CRACKS, ETC

  • DO NOT USE LADDER - NOTIFY HSE TEAM

  • ARE THE TREADS/RUNGS FREE FROM GREASE, PAINT, MUD OR OTHER SUBSTANCES

  • DO NOT USE LADDER - NOTIFY HSE TEAM

  • ARE THE TREADS/RUNGS SECURED TO THE STILES

  • DO NOT USE LADDER - NOTIFY HSE TEAM

  • DOES THE LADDER STAND FIRMLY & EVENLY

  • DO NOT USE LADDER - NOTIFY HSE TEAM

  • ARE ROPES AND CORDS IN GOOD CONDITION WITHOUT DAMAGE

  • ARE RIVETS, AND OTHER FITTINGS IN GOOD CONDITION WITHOUT CORROSION

  • DO NOT USE LADDER - NOTIFY HSE TEAM

  • ARE PULLEYS AND HINGES IN GOOD CONDITION WITHOUT DAMAGE

  • DO NOT USE LADDER - NOTIFY HSE TEAM

  • IS THERE ANY MOVEMENT IN THE TREADS/RUNGS

  • DO NOT USE LADDER - NOTIFY HSE TEAM

  • ARE ANY TREADS/RUNGS MISSING

  • DO NOT USE LADDER - NOTIFY HSE TEAM

  • ARE THE STILES WORN OR DAMAGED AT THE TOP OR BOTTOM

  • DO NOT USE LADDER - NOTIFY HSE TEAM

  • IS THE LADDER IN A SUITABLE CONDITION FOR USE

  • Notify HSE - DO NOT USE LADDER

  • NAME OF RESPONSIBLE PERSON NOTIFIED OF DEFECTS

  • DATE NOTIFIED

  • ADDITIONAL COMMENTS IF REQUIRED

  • By signing this form, I confirm I have inspected the ladder thoroughly and will not use the ladder if it is damaged/unsafe, in any way. I have notified the HSE team if there are actions or the ladder is unsafe and followed their instructions for tag out of ladder, if required.

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