Primarily based on Stairways and Ladders: A Guide to OSHA Rules, this ladder inspection checklist also includes guidance from OSHA Standard 1910.23 (Ladders) and OSHA Portable Ladder Safety QuickCard. Use this digital checklist to perform a quick inspection of the ladder and add photos of defects you’ve identified. To notify someone regarding a particular ladder defect or unsafe condition, assign an action to them and indicate its priority level.
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No broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps
No broken or split rails
No corroded components
No faulty or defective components
Ladder not placed on an unstable surface
Ladder not placed on a slippery surface
Ladder not located in or near a passageway, doorway, or driveway
Ladder not tied or fastened to another ladder
Free of oil, grease, and other slipping hazards
Not loaded beyond maximum intended load
Area around the top and bottom of ladder is clear
No overhead power lines and other electrical hazards
If ladder is found to be defective, it is promptly tagged with "Do Not Use" and/or discarded
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Ladder Inspection Checklist (OSHA)
Primarily based on Stairways and Ladders: A Guide to OSHA Rules, this ladder inspection checklist also includes guidance from OSHA Standard 1910.23 (Ladders) and OSHA Portable Ladder Safety QuickCard. Use this digital checklist to perform a quick inspection of the ladder and add photos of defects you’ve identified. To notify someone regarding a particular ladder defect or unsafe condition, assign an action to them and indicate its priority level.
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