QMF 320 Ladder Inspection Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location of inspection
  Address

• Ladder Reference number

• Check that detail is correct against register – update register as required

Ladder Description

• Ladder Material

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• EN131 / BS2037

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Duty Rating / Kgs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment Checklist

• All rivets and fastenings in place & secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stiles free from distortion or damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All rungs in place and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stiles & Rungs free from sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder free from flaws, cracks & defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder free from corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anti-slip fittings in place (top & bottom), secure and undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder clear from paint, plaster or other products?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stepladders / Hop-Ups – As Above Plus the Following

• Are Steps / Hop-Up stable when positioned on level ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hinges in place, secure & free from damage and corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brackets / Spreaders free from damage & distortion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Additional comments / Actions to be taken

• Has the equipment failed on any of the conditions detailed above?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

Results

• If any of the equipment has failed take the ladder out of service

• Can the ladder be repaired?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If no, arrange for the ladder to be destroyed

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• Assessors Signature

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