Ladder Inspection Checklist

• Ladder location
  Address

• Inspection Date

  Date

• Ladder Reference / Identification

• Ladder Model

  Select Step ladder Extension ladder Other

  • Step ladder
  • Extension ladder
  • Other

• Ladder Make

IF THE ANSWER IS NO TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS TAKE A PHOTO WHEN PROMPTED

• Are all the rivets and fastenings in place and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the stiles free from distortion and damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the rungs in place and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the rungs free from distortion and damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the rungs & stiles free from sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder free from flaws,cracks and defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder free from corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the anti-slip feet in place, secure and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the ladder is wooden is it painted, hiding defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder marked with a safe working load (SWL)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stepladders - As above plus the following

• Are the stepladders stable when positioned on level ground

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hinges in place, secure and free from?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spreaders in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Additional Comments

• Please take a photo

  Media

Results

• Has the ladder failed on any of the above items?

  Yes

  No

* IF THE ABOVE ANSWER IS YES REMOVE THE LADDER FROM SERVICE NOW *

• Is the ladder fit for use?

• Name of Assessor

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