Portable Ladder Inspection

• Document No.

• Type of Portable Ladder Being Inspected (i.e. Platform, Extension, Step or A-frame)

• Conducted on

  Date
• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Ladder owner and ratings

• What department owns the ladder.

• What is the length of the ladder?

• What is the ladder's number?

• Is the weight rating clearly shown on the ladder?<br>If no. Remove the ladder from service.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the weight rating of the ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Condition of ladder

• Is the ladder free from breaks and bends, splits, chips, fractures and compression failures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder intact, with no missing parts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all bolts and rivets present and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the rungs / trends of the ladder firmly fitted and free of excessive dents with the stiles fitting firmly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the internal of the ladder free from rust / corrosion or signs of deterioration?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the feet of the ladder in good condition and fitted securely (i.e. No missing or excessively worn feet)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any operating ropes in good condition(i.e. no signs of fraying, wear, rot or other damage evident)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pivoting or rotating surfaces of the ladder (including pulleys in the case of extension ladders) lubricated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all moving parts operate freely without bending or play?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage of the ladder

• Is the ladder stored in a rack when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the ladder storage rack have sufficient points of support to avoid sagging?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder free of any materials placed in or upon it whilst stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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