Monthly Ladder checks

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Budden Road

L1 Aluminium 12 rung
Is ladder free from any modification?
Is ladder free from any distortion or warping that could affect stability?
Are stiles (uprights) free of damage (e.g. worn, split, bent, etc.)
Are feet on stiles in good condition i.e. not damaged, excessively worn or missing?
Are all rungs (steps) present, tight and in good condition?
If present, is any anti-slip rubber on rungs in good condition?
Are any brackets, hooks and catches (if present) securely fixed, working smoothly and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
If tie rods and struts are present, are they securely fixed and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
For stepladders, are locking bars present, not damaged and can they engage/lock properly?
For stepladders, is any working platform free from damage (i.e. not split or buckled)?
Are all fixings (hinges, pivots, etc.) in good condition and working properly?
L2 Aluminium 20 rung
Is ladder free from any modification?
Is ladder free from any distortion or warping that could affect stability?
Are stiles (uprights) free of damage (e.g. worn, split, bent, etc.)
Are feet on stiles in good condition i.e. not damaged, excessively worn or missing?
Are all rungs (steps) present, tight and in good condition?
If present, is any anti-slip rubber on rungs in good condition?
Are any brackets, hooks and catches (if present) securely fixed, working smoothly and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
If tie rods and struts are present, are they securely fixed and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
For stepladders, are locking bars present, not damaged and can they engage/lock properly?
For stepladders, is any working platform free from damage (i.e. not split or buckled)?
Are all fixings (hinges, pivots, etc.) in good condition and working properly?
L3 Aluminium 16 rung
Is ladder free from any modification?
Is ladder free from any distortion or warping that could affect stability?
Are stiles (uprights) free of damage (e.g. worn, split, bent, etc.)
Are feet on stiles in good condition i.e. not damaged, excessively worn or missing?
Are all rungs (steps) present, tight and in good condition?
If present, is any anti-slip rubber on rungs in good condition?
Are any brackets, hooks and catches (if present) securely fixed, working smoothly and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
If tie rods and struts are present, are they securely fixed and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
For stepladders, are locking bars present, not damaged and can they engage/lock properly?
For stepladders, is any working platform free from damage (i.e. not split or buckled)?
Are all fixings (hinges, pivots, etc.) in good condition and working properly?
L4 Youngman vehicle access
Is ladder free from any modification?
Is ladder free from any distortion or warping that could affect stability?
Are stiles (uprights) free of damage (e.g. worn, split, bent, etc.)
Are feet on stiles in good condition i.e. not damaged, excessively worn or missing?
Are all rungs (steps) present, tight and in good condition?
If present, is any anti-slip rubber on rungs in good condition?
Are any brackets, hooks and catches (if present) securely fixed, working smoothly and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
If tie rods and struts are present, are they securely fixed and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
For stepladders, are locking bars present, not damaged and can they engage/lock properly?
For stepladders, is any working platform free from damage (i.e. not split or buckled)?
Are all fixings (hinges, pivots, etc.) in good condition and working properly?
L5 Flight steps
Is ladder free from any modification?
Is ladder free from any distortion or warping that could affect stability?
Are stiles (uprights) free of damage (e.g. worn, split, bent, etc.)
Are feet on stiles in good condition i.e. not damaged, excessively worn or missing?
Are all rungs (steps) present, tight and in good condition?
If present, is any anti-slip rubber on rungs in good condition?
Are any brackets, hooks and catches (if present) securely fixed, working smoothly and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
If tie rods and struts are present, are they securely fixed and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
For stepladders, are locking bars present, not damaged and can they engage/lock properly?
For stepladders, is any working platform free from damage (i.e. not split or buckled)?
Are all fixings (hinges, pivots, etc.) in good condition and working properly?
SL 6 Step ladder 6 steps
Is ladder free from any modification?
Is ladder free from any distortion or warping that could affect stability?
Are stiles (uprights) free of damage (e.g. worn, split, bent, etc.)
Are feet on stiles in good condition i.e. not damaged, excessively worn or missing?
Are all rungs (steps) present, tight and in good condition?
If present, is any anti-slip rubber on rungs in good condition?
Are any brackets, hooks and catches (if present) securely fixed, working smoothly and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
If tie rods and struts are present, are they securely fixed and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
For stepladders, are locking bars present, not damaged and can they engage/lock properly?
For stepladders, is any working platform free from damage (i.e. not split or buckled)?
Are all fixings (hinges, pivots, etc.) in good condition and working properly?
L7 wooden ladders
Is ladder free from any modification?
Is ladder free from any distortion or warping that could affect stability?
Are stiles (uprights) free of damage (e.g. worn, split, bent, etc.)
Are feet on stiles in good condition i.e. not damaged, excessively worn or missing?
Are all rungs (steps) present, tight and in good condition?
If present, is any anti-slip rubber on rungs in good condition?
Are any brackets, hooks and catches (if present) securely fixed, working smoothly and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
If tie rods and struts are present, are they securely fixed and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
For stepladders, are locking bars present, not damaged and can they engage/lock properly?
For stepladders, is any working platform free from damage (i.e. not split or buckled)?
Are all fixings (hinges, pivots, etc.) in good condition and working properly?
L8 Wooden ladders Short
Is ladder free from any modification?
Is ladder free from any distortion or warping that could affect stability?
Are stiles (uprights) free of damage (e.g. worn, split, bent, etc.)
Are feet on stiles in good condition i.e. not damaged, excessively worn or missing?
Are all rungs (steps) present, tight and in good condition?
If present, is any anti-slip rubber on rungs in good condition?
Are any brackets, hooks and catches (if present) securely fixed, working smoothly and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
If tie rods and struts are present, are they securely fixed and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
For stepladders, are locking bars present, not damaged and can they engage/lock properly?
For stepladders, is any working platform free from damage (i.e. not split or buckled)?
Are all fixings (hinges, pivots, etc.) in good condition and working properly?
L9 Sealey Aluminium 3 step ladder
Is ladder free from any modification?
Is ladder free from any distortion or warping that could affect stability?
Are stiles (uprights) free of damage (e.g. worn, split, bent, etc.)
Are feet on stiles in good condition i.e. not damaged, excessively worn or missing?
Are all rungs (steps) present, tight and in good condition?
If present, is any anti-slip rubber on rungs in good condition?
Are any brackets, hooks and catches (if present) securely fixed, working smoothly and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
If tie rods and struts are present, are they securely fixed and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
For stepladders, are locking bars present, not damaged and can they engage/lock properly?
For stepladders, is any working platform free from damage (i.e. not split or buckled)?
Are all fixings (hinges, pivots, etc.) in good condition and working properly?
L10 Aluminium 16 rung
Is ladder free from any modification?
Is ladder free from any distortion or warping that could affect stability?
Are stiles (uprights) free of damage (e.g. worn, split, bent, etc.)
Are feet on stiles in good condition i.e. not damaged, excessively worn or missing?
Are all rungs (steps) present, tight and in good condition?
If present, is any anti-slip rubber on rungs in good condition?
Are any brackets, hooks and catches (if present) securely fixed, working smoothly and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
If tie rods and struts are present, are they securely fixed and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
For stepladders, are locking bars present, not damaged and can they engage/lock properly?
For stepladders, is any working platform free from damage (i.e. not split or buckled)?
Are all fixings (hinges, pivots, etc.) in good condition and working properly?

Fountain Lane

FLI 18 Rung class 3 unit 6
Is ladder free from any modification?
Is ladder free from any distortion or warping that could affect stability?
Are stiles (uprights) free of damage (e.g. worn, split, bent, etc.)
Are feet on stiles in good condition i.e. not damaged, excessively worn or missing?
Are all rungs (steps) present, tight and in good condition?
If present, is any anti-slip rubber on rungs in good condition?
Are any brackets, hooks and catches (if present) securely fixed, working smoothly and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
If tie rods and struts are present, are they securely fixed and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
For stepladders, are locking bars present, not damaged and can they engage/lock properly?
For stepladders, is any working platform free from damage (i.e. not split or buckled)?
Are all fixings (hinges, pivots, etc.) in good condition and working properly?
FL2 flight steps unit 6
Is ladder free from any modification?
Is ladder free from any distortion or warping that could affect stability?
Are stiles (uprights) free of damage (e.g. worn, split, bent, etc.)
Are feet on stiles in good condition i.e. not damaged, excessively worn or missing?
Are all rungs (steps) present, tight and in good condition?
If present, is any anti-slip rubber on rungs in good condition?
Are any brackets, hooks and catches (if present) securely fixed, working smoothly and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
If tie rods and struts are present, are they securely fixed and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
For stepladders, are locking bars present, not damaged and can they engage/lock properly?
For stepladders, is any working platform free from damage (i.e. not split or buckled)?
Are all fixings (hinges, pivots, etc.) in good condition and working properly?
Mac Allister step ladders unit 6
Is ladder free from any modification?
Is ladder free from any distortion or warping that could affect stability?
Are stiles (uprights) free of damage (e.g. worn, split, bent, etc.)
Are feet on stiles in good condition i.e. not damaged, excessively worn or missing?
Are all rungs (steps) present, tight and in good condition?
If present, is any anti-slip rubber on rungs in good condition?
Are any brackets, hooks and catches (if present) securely fixed, working smoothly and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
If tie rods and struts are present, are they securely fixed and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
For stepladders, are locking bars present, not damaged and can they engage/lock properly?
For stepladders, is any working platform free from damage (i.e. not split or buckled)?
Are all fixings (hinges, pivots, etc.) in good condition and working properly?
New Step ladder
Is ladder free from any modification?
Is ladder free from any distortion or warping that could affect stability?
Are stiles (uprights) free of damage (e.g. worn, split, bent, etc.)
Are feet on stiles in good condition i.e. not damaged, excessively worn or missing?
Are all rungs (steps) present, tight and in good condition?
If present, is any anti-slip rubber on rungs in good condition?
Are any brackets, hooks and catches (if present) securely fixed, working smoothly and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
If tie rods and struts are present, are they securely fixed and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
For stepladders, are locking bars present, not damaged and can they engage/lock properly?
For stepladders, is any working platform free from damage (i.e. not split or buckled)?
Are all fixings (hinges, pivots, etc.) in good condition and working properly?
L6 Class 3 unit 6
Is ladder free from any modification?
Is ladder free from any distortion or warping that could affect stability?
Are stiles (uprights) free of damage (e.g. worn, split, bent, etc.)
Are feet on stiles in good condition i.e. not damaged, excessively worn or missing?
Are all rungs (steps) present, tight and in good condition?
If present, is any anti-slip rubber on rungs in good condition?
Are any brackets, hooks and catches (if present) securely fixed, working smoothly and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
If tie rods and struts are present, are they securely fixed and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
For stepladders, are locking bars present, not damaged and can they engage/lock properly?
For stepladders, is any working platform free from damage (i.e. not split or buckled)?
Are all fixings (hinges, pivots, etc.) in good condition and working properly?
L7 Class 3 unit 6
Is ladder free from any modification?
Is ladder free from any distortion or warping that could affect stability?
Are stiles (uprights) free of damage (e.g. worn, split, bent, etc.)
Are feet on stiles in good condition i.e. not damaged, excessively worn or missing?
Are all rungs (steps) present, tight and in good condition?
If present, is any anti-slip rubber on rungs in good condition?
Are any brackets, hooks and catches (if present) securely fixed, working smoothly and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
If tie rods and struts are present, are they securely fixed and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
For stepladders, are locking bars present, not damaged and can they engage/lock properly?
For stepladders, is any working platform free from damage (i.e. not split or buckled)?
Are all fixings (hinges, pivots, etc.) in good condition and working properly?
L8 Class 3 unit 6
Is ladder free from any modification?
Is ladder free from any distortion or warping that could affect stability?
Are stiles (uprights) free of damage (e.g. worn, split, bent, etc.)
Are feet on stiles in good condition i.e. not damaged, excessively worn or missing?
Are all rungs (steps) present, tight and in good condition?
If present, is any anti-slip rubber on rungs in good condition?
Are any brackets, hooks and catches (if present) securely fixed, working smoothly and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
If tie rods and struts are present, are they securely fixed and free from damage, corrosion and contamination?
For stepladders, are locking bars present, not damaged and can they engage/lock properly?
For stepladders, is any working platform free from damage (i.e. not split or buckled)?
Are all fixings (hinges, pivots, etc.) in good condition and working properly?