Ladder Inspection Checklist

• Ladder Reference #

• Project:

• Date of first use:

  Date
• Location:
  Address

• Conducted on:

  Date

• Prepared by:

General Information

• Take a photo of the ladder

  Media

• Take a photo of the tag or label

  Media

• Type of ladder

  Portable

  Self-supporting

  Non-self supporting

  Other

• Enter type of ladder

• Construction of ladder

  Wood

  Metal

  Fiberglass

  Aluminum

• Length

• Class

  Select Type IAA (Extra Heavy Duty) Type IA (Extra Heavy Duty) Type I (Heavy Duty) Type II (Medium Duty) Type III (Light Duty) Other

  • Type IAA (Extra Heavy Duty)
  • Type IA (Extra Heavy Duty)
  • Type I (Heavy Duty)
  • Type II (Medium Duty)
  • Type III (Light Duty)
  • Other

• Please specify class

• Weight supported

Ladder Inspection

• Free from dents, cracks and damages

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• REFERENCE: Ladder free of dents, cracks and damages
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• Feet of ladder work properly and have slip-resistant pads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rung locks and spreader braces are working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Side rails have no signs of deterioration, dents and rusts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bolts and rivets are secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rope is undamaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steps and rungs are free from oil, grease and other materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder stored properly (when not in use)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other defects observed?

• Take a photo of other defects (optional)

  Media

• Overall Rating

  Good

  Needs Repair

  Do Not Use

Recommendations

• Please write here

Completion

• Full Name and Signature of the Inspector

  Sign