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  • Asset

Ladder Inspection

  • If the job takes more than 20 minutes to complete, a platform ladder should be used under Occupational Health and Safety.

  • Has item been located*

  • Photo*

  • Has the item been tagged out by customer*

  • Construction*

  • - Aluminium

  • - Fibreglass

  • - Steel

  • - Timber

  • Ladder Type*

  • Stepladder

  • Platform Ladder

  • Extension Ladder

  • Height of ladder in open position (metres)*

  • Is the minimum load rating above 120Kg*

  • Is the ladder marked as industrial*

  • Is the size of ladder appropriate for task*

  • Is the ladder used for electrical work*

  • Does the ladder sit flat on level concrete floor (any rocking)*

  • Any missing parts (hinges, rivets, feet, handrails, ropes)*

  • Are the ladder rivets/bolts in sound condition*

  • Are the feet worn or uneven?*

  • Are any ropes worn or missing*

  • Are the ladder stiles/treads in good condition (look for dents)*

  • Are the ladder spreader arms in sound condition (are they loose/sloppy)*

  • Are ladder wheels/castors in sound condition*

  • Check ladder surface for rust, corrosion, grease*

  • Are any welds showing cracks or evidence of fatigue?

  • Handrails / Safety gates (900mm above platform)?

  • Is platform in sound condition?

  • Does platform have kick plates / toe boards?

  • Are Safety labels in place (Load, duty, warning)?

  • Ladder in good condition?

  • Are the ladders compliant

  • Notes

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