HSF6.3-0 Ladder and Steps Inspection

• Engineers Name:

• Engineers Employee Number:

• Inspection Date:

  Date

• Branch:

Revision Information

• This form is equivalent to HFS6.3 issue 0. This is electronic version 1.0, 19/07/2016

Please use the buttons below to add ladder/s and/or steps as required

Steps

• Are the steps fitted with a ladder tag?

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• Tag number:

• What size are the steps?

  Select 2 Tread 4 Tread 6 Tread 8 Tread 10 Tread other

  • 2 Tread
  • 4 Tread
  • 6 Tread
  • 8 Tread
  • 10 Tread
  • other

• Please record the number of treads.

• Are the footpads and stile caps in place?

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• All metal and GRP steps must have slip resistant rubber feet.

• Are the footpads and stile caps free from excessive wear or damage?

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• Are the hinges / bracing properly fixed and undamaged?

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• Are the hand rails or top hand holds (if fitted) free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please provide details / reasons

Ladders

• Is a ladder tag and angle label fitted?

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• Tag number:

• Is the ladder sound, clean & dry, free from mud, paint, oil, etc?<br>(if the ladders are painted it can cover possible defects)

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• Is the ladder free from cracks or damage?

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• Are all rungs in place and damage free?

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• Are the stiles free of damage?

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• Is the ladder free from warping or splitting (wooden ladders only)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please provide details / reasons

• Is the ladder free from corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please provide details / reasons

• Is the ladder free from dents or sharp edges (metal ladders)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please provide details / reasons

• Are the footpads and stile caps in place?

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• All metal and GRP ladders must have slip resistant rubber feet.

• Are the footpads and stile caps free from excessive wear or damage?

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• All slip resistant rubber feet must be replaced once per year during the second inspection by the line manager.

• Date the slip resistant feet were last changed:

  Date

• Is the approved stabiliser fitted to the ladder?

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• Are the uprights or telescopic tubes free from damage?

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• Do the tubes slide freely?

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• Do the spring loaded locators work?

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• Are the fittings, fastenings, straps or webbing in place and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• Are the bracing bars free from damage

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• Are the ladder levellers fixed and working?

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• Are the stabilisers correctly secured whilst in transit?

  Yes

  No

• Please provide details / reasons

• Inspectors Signature:

  Sign