Ladder Inspection Checklist

• Ladder Inspection Checklist

• Ladder Asset No.

• Location
  Address

• Prepared by

• Conducted on

  Date

Stiles

• Straight when sighted and not bowed or twisted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from impact damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from splinters, holes, tears, splits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from corrosion, rot, mould, fungus

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from paint, chemical or other contamination

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Rungs or Treads

• All there

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Straight & tight (cannot be moved by hand)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from over wear with no cracks or dents

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from corrosion, rot, mould, fungus

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from paint, chemical or other contamintion

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Feet and End Caps

• All There

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secure with no loose or missing fixings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from over wear with tread in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from splits, cracks or other damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from paint, chemical or other contamination

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Brackets, Hooks & Catches

• All there and securely fixed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working smoothly with no missing or damaged wear pads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from corrosion, rot, mould, fungus

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from paint, chemical or other contamination

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the supporting stiles straight (not twisted out)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladder fittings

• LADDER HINGES - free throughout movement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LADDER HINGES - free from damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• TIE RODS & STRUTS - are all there

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• TIE RODS & STRUTS - securely fixed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• TIE RODS & STRUTS - free from damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RIVETS & WELDING - all intact and secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ROPES & PULLEYS - working smoothly with no missing parts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ROPES & PULLEYS - free from damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ROPES & PULLEYS - ropes free from fraying, cuts or wear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LOCKING BARS - locks correctly, or anti-splay cords are intact & secured (Stepladders only)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HAND/GUARD RAILS - intact and securely fixed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ACCESS GATES - intact and securely fixed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Inspection Summary

• Are the ladders of suitable classification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the ladder been subject to any makeshift repairs or modifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder Inspection tag and holder present and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the safe use and warning labels present and legible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HAS THE LADDER PASSED THE INSPECTION AND FIT FOR USE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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