Ladder Pre Use Inspection

• Conducted on

  Date

• Inspected By

• Job Site

• Ladder serial number

• Rungs are free of mud, grease, oil, wet paint, snow or other slippery substances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Parts are free of defects (cracks, dents, bends, breaks, corrosion, rust, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rungs, steps and side rails are connected securely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bolts, rivets, nails and screws are secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Moving parts move freely without binding or too much play

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety shoes or padded feet are in good repair and clean- not missing or loose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slip-resistant tread on feet is in good condition - not excessively worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The ladders require lubricant on working mechanisms for better and easier use.

STEP LADDERS

• Spreader Bars are tight and have all rivets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spreader Bars open fully and lock

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EXTENSION LADDERS

• Metal bearings in locks, wheels and pulleys are lubricated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locks or latching mechanisms are not missing, broken, loose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locking guides engage properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rope tracks properly in pulley

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ropes are not frayed, cut, badly worn, burned or showing mildew

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ropes are free of tangles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COMMENTS

• Deficiences

• Action To Be Taken

• By whom and by when

• Reviewed by

• Additional Comments

• If there is any significant damage or problems with the ladder let management know immediately!

• Person doing ladder check

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