Ladder Inspection Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Project Name:

• Project No:

Ladder

• Ladder Identification / Ladder No

• Ladder Type:

  Select Step Ladder Extension Ladder Fixed Ladder Platform Ladder Other

  • Step Ladder
  • Extension Ladder
  • Fixed Ladder
  • Platform Ladder
  • Other

Note

• A visual pre-use inspection is required for all types of portable ladders every time the ladder is used. Listed below are common inspection items for reference.

• If a ladder fails any inspection item, remove the ladder from service immediately, tag it out with at a “DO NOT USE” label, and report it:

• - If the ladder is owned by a subcontractor, report the problem to the Abergeldie Project Supervisor

• - If the ladder is owned by Abergeldie, report the problem to the Plant Manager

Inspection Item

• No indication that the ladder should not be in service, such as the presence of a DO NOT USE Tag

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder is the proper length for the job

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No evidence of unusual damage, wear, deterioration, corrosion, sharp edges, burrs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All bolts, nuts, or connections tight; no loose steps, rungs, hardware

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steps are free of obstacles, grease, oil, or dirt

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety or non-skid feet are functional

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rungs or steps are slip resistant (knurled, corrugated)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No cracks in welds or other metal parts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No missing or damaged truss block supports, reinforcing rods, or knee braces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No delaminating, blisters, visible cracks, no splits in rungs, rails, or other structural parts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spreader or locking device fully functional

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No damaged or defective pulley, rung locks, or rope

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locking mechanism and casters (wheels): intact and operable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guard handrails secure (required if more than 4 steps)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder is completely stable (no wobbling, resting on an even surface, surface not slippery)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Further Comments:

• IS THIS LADDER FIT AND SAFE FOR USE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Note: If the answer is “No” to any of the above questions, then the ladder shall be immediately removed from service, a “Do Not Use” tag attached and repairs or replacement arranged