Pre-use ladder inspection

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Conducted on
Prepared by
Location
Ladder Unique ID

Ladder Type
- Step ladder
- Aircraft ladder
- Vertical ladder
- Hop up platform
- Mezz Access Staircase
Ladder Material
Stiles – make sure they are not bent or damaged.
Remove item from service ensure sufficient signage and barriers are present to prevent use until repaired. For movable items ensure they are placed in the red tag area.
Feet - Check for 1. missing, worn or damaged. 2. Free from detritus (soil, loose sand/stone chippings or embedded stones) 3. Are making full contact with the ground
Remove item from service ensure sufficient signage and barriers are present to prevent use until repaired. For movable items ensure they are placed in the red tag area.
Labels: missing or not readable
Platform – Check if 1. Split or buckled 2. Loose or missing fixings 3. Cracked or damaged welds
Remove item from service ensure sufficient signage and barriers are present to prevent use until repaired. For movable items ensure they are placed in the red tag area.
Locking mechanism – (Must be metal and not any other flexible material) 1. Does the mechanism work properly? 2. Are components or fixings bent, worn or damaged? 3. Ensure any locking bars can fully engage
Remove item from service ensure sufficient signage and barriers are present to prevent use until repaired. For movable items ensure they are placed in the red tag area.
Steps or treads - Check if 1. They are contaminated (dirt,oils,grease,paint etc) 2. The fixings are loose, missing or damaged
Remove item from service ensure sufficient signage and barriers are present to prevent use until repaired. For movable items ensure they are placed in the red tag area.
Condition: Rust or corrosion
Remove item from service ensure sufficient signage and barriers are present to prevent use until repaired. For movable items ensure they are placed in the red tag area.
Other Parts Damaged: Bracing Bars, Shoes, Rivets or hinges
Any other problems
Remove item from service ensure sufficient signage and barriers are present to prevent use until repaired. For movable items ensure they are placed in the red tag area.