Ladders Inspection

Ladder Inspection Details

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Ladder Details

Section One: Ladder Details

Ladders reference number?
What is the material of the ladder inspected?
Number of sections of the ladder?
Number of rungs per section?
Last known location or previously issued to ?
Current location or currently issued to ?
What is the manufacturing standard of the ladder ? (Note: EN 131 standard only)

Section Two: Inspection Results

End caps ? (Provide a vital role providing friction between the wall and ladder helping to avoid any slipping) 1: Check all caps are present. 2: Check all fixings are in good order & not corroded, worn, damaged and free from contamination i.e. free from mud or grease.
Stiles ? (These are the main sides of the ladder which form the main structure of the ladder) 1: Check for straightness. 2: Check all safety information labelling is present & legible. 3: Check for corrosion, rot, splits, holes & impact damage.
Rungs ? (These support the users weight when climbing) 1: Check there are no rungs missing, that they are all straight and free from corrosion or rot. 2: Check the rungs are secure and tight. 3: Check all rungs are free from contamination i.e. free from mud, grease, oil, paint etc.
Feet ? (These provide friction between the ladders and the surface helping to prevent slippage when in use) 1: Check that all feet are present. 2: Check that all fixings are secure and free from corrosion. 3: Check all feet are free from damage and wear (i.e. there is still adequate tread). 4: Check for signs of contamination i.e. mud, grease etc.
Fixings? (Generally will be screws, bolts and rivets) 1: Check all fixings are free from wear and tear, free from corrosion & and secure. 2: Check there are no missing fixings.
Guide Brackets? ( Usually small metal brackets screwed, bolted or riveted to the stile of the extension ladder) 1: Check that all guide brackets are present? 2: Check all fixings holding them in place are present and secure. 3: Check that they are not distorted or bent. 4: Extend each section of the ladder and check for correct operation.
Rung Hooks? (Fitted to the extension ladders, these engage onto the rungs of the ladder when extended to the desired height) 1: Check that all fixings are in place and there is no distortion of the stiles where the rung hooks are attached. 2: Check that the rung hooks are not bent, twisted or corroded. 3: Extend the ladder one section at a time checking for correct operation.
Locking Catches? (Simple locking devices to prevent extension ladders from opening whilst being carried) 1: Check that all fixings are in place and there is no distortion of the stiles where the locking catches are attached. 2: Check the catches are not bent, twisted or corroded. 3: Check the catches lock and unlock accordingly.
Ropes? (Used to safely extend or retract extension ladders that are too long to be pushed up from the ground) 1: Check that all ropes are not cut, rotten or frayed. 2: Check that ropes are securely attached at each end of the ladder. 3: Check that all ropes are not contaminated which could change the performance they are designed for.
Pulleys? (Used to safely extend or retract extension ladders that are too long to be pushed up from the ground) 1: Check that fixings are present and secure. 2: Check pulley wheels are undamaged. 3: Check that wheels are free and can rotate.
Running Wall Wheels? (Fitted to the top of the extension ladder these allow the ladder to stay in contact with the wall during extension/retraction) 1: Check that all fixings are present and secure. 2: Check that all wheels are free from damage. 3: Check that the wheels are free and can rotate.
Labelling 1: Check labels including operation instructions are free from any damage and are legible.