Annual Ladder Inspection

• Site conducted

  Select

• Audit Title - Ladder Brand/Code & details (height/length, style, load capacity)

• Document Number

• Location of where ladder lives

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

About the ladder

• From what is it made?

  Metal

  Fibreglass

  Timber

• Does it contain a non-slip covering on the rungs?

  Yes

• Are the rungs/steps in good condition - free from defects such as holes, cracks, dents, bent, warped etc.?

  Yes

• Are the rungs/steps free from paint, grease, mud or other substances?

  Yes

• Are the rungs/steps securely attached to the front and rear side rails - no movement in any rungs/steps?

  Yes

• Describe which rung/step is not secure. Can it be repaired or must it be removed and replace?

• Are all the rungs in place (i.e. there any NO missing rungs/steps)?

  Yes

• Remove the ladder from use.

  Date

• Are the safety shoes in/feet in good condition?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Remove ladder from use and repair.

  Date

• Are rivets, and any other fittings/fasteners, in good condition, without corrosion?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Remove ladder from use and repair/replace.

  Date

• Does the ladder stand securely and evenly?

  Yes

• Remove ladder from use and repair/replace.

  Yes

• Are the front and rear rails in good condition?

  Yes

• Is the label (outlining load limits and heights) readable?

  Yes

• Consider replacing label or ladder.

  Yes

• Is the ladder unpainted or otherwise untreated (paint or other treatments may hide defects)?

  Yes

• What type of ladder is it?

  Step Ladder

  Extension Ladder

  Multi-purpose Ladder

• Are the spreaders in good condition (not loose, bent or broken)?

  Yes

• Remove the ladder from use.

  Yes

• Are the hinges in good condition (not loose, bent or missing)?

  Yes

• Remove the ladder from use.

  Date

• Is the top in good condition (not cracked, loose or missing)?

  Yes

• Remove ladder from use.

  Date

• Is the rail shield complete and firm?

  Yes

• Are the locks tight, straigh and/or intact??

  Yes

• Remove the ladder from use.

  Date

• Are the ropes in good order (not frayed, cut or missing)?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Remove the ladder from use.

  Date

• Are the pulleys in good condition ( not broken or missing)?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Remove the ladder from use.

  Date

• Are the locks in good condition (not loose, bent or missing)?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Remove the ladder from use.

  Date

• Are the j-locks in good working order (not loose, bent or missing)?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Remove the ladder from use.

  Date

• Are the push knob locking hinges in good working order (not loose , bent or missing)?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Remove the ladder from use.

  Date

• Does the ladder, from this inspection, appear to be compliant and, therefore, safe for use?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A