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Document No.
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Type of Portable Ladder Being Inspected (i.e. Platform, Extension, Step or A-frame)
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Conducted on
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Location
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Personnel
Ladder owner and ratings
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What department owns the ladder.
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What is the length of the ladder?
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What is the ladder's number?
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Is the weight rating clearly shown on the ladder?<br>If no. Remove the ladder from service.<br>
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What is the weight rating of the ladder?
Condition of ladder
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Is the ladder free from breaks and bends, splits, chips, fractures and compression failures?
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Is the ladder intact, with no missing parts?
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Are all bolts and rivets present and secure?
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Are the rungs / trends of the ladder firmly fitted and free of excessive dents with the stiles fitting firmly?
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Are the internal of the ladder free from rust / corrosion or signs of deterioration?
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Are the feet of the ladder in good condition and fitted securely (i.e. No missing or excessively worn feet)
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Are any operating ropes in good condition(i.e. no signs of fraying, wear, rot or other damage evident)?
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Are all pivoting or rotating surfaces of the ladder (including pulleys in the case of extension ladders) lubricated?
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Do all moving parts operate freely without bending or play?
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In the case of wooden ladders is a protective coating (such as oil or transparent vanish) regularly applied to styles, especially if the ladder is regularly used outdoors?
Storage of the ladder
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Is the ladder stored in a rack when not in use?
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Does the ladder storage rack have sufficient points of support to avoid sagging?
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Is the ladder free of any materials placed in or upon it whilst stored?
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