Electric Results Ladder Inspection Checklist

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Ladder plant number

• Date of inspection

  Date

LADDER INSPECTION ITEM (Portable)

• Does the ladder have a load rating of at least 120kg

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder and industrial ladder

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder no longer than 6.1m (single ladder) or 9.2m extension ladder used to do electrical work and 7.5m for other extension ladders

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the joints between steps / rungs and side rails tight and not damaged or bent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hardware and fittings securely attached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do movable parts operate freely without binding or undue play?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are metal spreader or locking devices on each step (free standing) ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety feet in good condition? Are safety shoes provided when necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps / rungs free of grease, oil, ice, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there frayed or worn ropes? If YES, will they be replaced? Explain.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension ladders equipped with positive stops to ensure specified overlap?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LADDER USAGE

• Do ladders extend at least 1 metre beyond the point of support?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders secured against movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders properly placed to ensure safe use, i.e., not placed in front of doorways without proper precautions, not placed on other objects to gain height, placed at proper angle, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders used only for their intended purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders stored properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are defective ladders tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Name of person completing this inspection

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