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Audit Title : Deep Compliance Audit - Ladders
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1. Selection
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a. Is the ladder used solely for work at height?<br>
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b. Is the ladder an A type stepladder or a platform ladder?<br>
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c. Does the ladder have a label which mentions the industrial rating?<br>
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d. Is the ladder of sufficient length to perform the task without over-reaching?<br>
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e. For a platform ladder, are there handrails fitted?<br>
2. Condition (Stepladder)
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a. Are the steps and rungs free from damage, mud or greasy materials?<br>
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b. Is the spreader (for stepladder) free from any damage?<br>
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c. Are the feet of the ladder in good condition?<br>
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d. Are the side rails and bracing free from cracks and damage?<br>
3. Condition (Platform Ladder)
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a. Are the steps and rungs free from damage, mud or greasy materials?<br>
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b. Are all the wheels of the ladder in good condition?<br>
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c. Are all the wheel locks in a good working condition?<br>
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d. Are the side handrails free from cracks and damage?<br>
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e. Is there a handrail around the top standing platform on 3 sides?<br>
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f. Is the lever (used for locking the ladder) in good working condition?<br>
4. Inspection
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a. Is there an up-to-date inspection tag on the ladder?<br>
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b. As per the inspection tag, is the ladder clear for use?<br><br><br><br>
5. Stability
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a. Is the ladder set on a firm, even surface?<br>
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b. For stepladder, does the ladder have anti-slip feet?<br>
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a. For stepladder, is it open to its full extent?<br>
6. Demarcation
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a. Is the area suitably demarcated to prevent falling objects or materials hitting persons below?<br>
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b. Is the ladder free from risk of being hit by passing vehicles, trolleys, an opening door etc. ?<br><br>
7. Use
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a. For stepladder, is the maximum step that the user is standing on the third rung from the top?<br>
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b. Does the user always maintain a 3 point contact with the ladder i.e. 2 feet and 1 hand OR 1 feet and 2 hands?<br><br>
8. Removal and Storage
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a. Does the user know what to do with the ladder when they have finished with it?<br>
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b. Is there a designated storage area for the ladder?<br><br>
9. PPE
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a. Is the use of the ladder wearing appropriate PPE. Example: Safety shoes, safety gloves if required by the task, safety helmet if there is a risk of head injury?<br>
10. 5S
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a. Is the housekeeping in the area around the ladder satisfactory?<br>
11. Environment
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a. Is the ladder being used in a suitable environment e.g. Sufficient lighting, avoiding high winds, clear of overhead electric cables, not leaning on fragile materials or pipe work?<br>
12. Sign-Off
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