Information

  • Inspected by

  • Location

  • Date

  • Ref No.

  • Ladder type

Stiles

  • All there

  • Straight when sited

  • Free from impact damage

  • Free from splinters, holes, tears, splits

  • Free from corrosion, rot,mould, fungus

  • Free from paint, chemical or other contmaination

Rungs or treads

  • All there

  • Straight when sited

  • Free from overwear

  • Free from corrosion, rot,mould, fungus

  • Free from paint, chemical or other contmaination

Feet and end caps

  • All there

  • Secure with no loose or missing fixings

  • Free from overwear

  • Free from splits, cracks or other damage

  • Free from paint, chemical or other contmaination

Brackets, hooks, and catches

  • All there

  • Working smoothly with no missing or damaged wear pads

  • Free from corrosion, rot,mould, fungus

  • Free from paint, chemical or other contmaination

  • Are the supporting stiles straight

Ladder fittings

ladder hinges

  • Free throughout movement

  • Free from damage

Tie rods

  • All there

  • Secure with no loose or missing fixings

  • Free from damage

Rivets and welding

  • All intact and secure

Ropes and pulleys

  • Working smoothly with no missing parts

  • Free from damage

  • Free from fraying, cuts or wear

Locking bars

  • Locks correctly

Hand guard rails

  • Intact and securely fixed

Access gates

  • Intact and securely fixed

Inspection summary

  • Are the ladders of suitable classification

  • Have the ladders had any makeshift repairs

  • Is the ladders tag fitted and visible

  • Are the safe use and warning labels visible

  • Comments

  • Inspector signature

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