Ladder inspection checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Ladder Reference number

• Does a risk assessment exist for the tasks this ladder is used with?

  No

  Yes

• This ladder should not be used without a suitable, communicated risk assessment. Raise an action to the line manager to complete a risk assessment

• What is the risk assessment reference number and issue number?

INSPECTION

• What type of material is the ladder made of?

  Wood

  Metal

  Fibre Glass/Carbon Fibre

• Wooden ladders should not be used. A replacement must be sourced.

• Does the task include working with electricity?

  Yes

  No

• Metal ladders whilst working with electricity are forbidden, a fibre glass/carbon fibre ladder must be sourced.

• Ensure the ladder is used as per manufacturers instructions and as per your risk assessment.

• What type of ladder are you inspecting?

  Select Step ladder Platform ladder/ Mobile steps ladder Extending Ladder

  • Step ladder
  • Platform ladder/ Mobile steps ladder
  • Extending Ladder

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• Spreader: Is it loose, bent or broken?

  Yes

  No

• The Ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised

• 

• Are the wheels on the platform ladder present, free from damage, flat spots etc

  Yes

  No

• The ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised

• Is the mechanical braking system available and effectively locks the platform ladder when used

  Yes

  No

• The ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised

• Are the guard rails in place and without any rust / degradation?

  No

  Yes

• The ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised

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• Are the Rung Locks (extenders and catches) available and in good condition

  No

  Yes

• The ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised

Steps / Rungs:

• Are they loose, cracked or missing?

  Yes

  No

• The ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised

General:

• Is there rust, corrosion or does the ladder feel loose/unstable?

  Yes

  No

• The ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised

Other:

• Are the feet in good condition (anti slip shoes in-situ)?

  No

  Yes

• The ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised

• Are the side rails straight and have no evidence of damage?

  No

  Yes

• The ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised

Sign off

• Name of Inspector

  Sign