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Site conducted
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Ladder Reference number
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Ladders must be to EN131 specification, e.g. Wooden ladders, low level steps without a handrail are not permitted to be used at any DB Schenker site.
Pre-use Ladder Inspection
INSPECTION
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What type of material is the ladder made of?
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Wooden ladders are forbidden at DB Schenker. A replacement must be sourced.
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Does the task include working with electricity?
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Metal ladders whilst working with electricity are forbidden, a fibre glass/carbon fibre ladder must be sourced.
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Ensure the ladder is used as per manufacturers instructions and as per your risk assessment.
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What type of ladder are you inspecting?
- Step ladder
- Platform ladder/ Mobile steps ladder
- Extending Ladder
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Spreader: Is it loose, bent or broken?
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The Ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised as per QSHE SOP 022. Apply a quarantine label to the ladder QSHE 121B
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Are the wheels on the platform ladder present, free from damage, flat spots etc
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The ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised as per QSHE SOP 022. Apply a quarantine label to the ladder QSHE 121B
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Is the mechanical braking system available and effectively locks the platform ladder when used
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The ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised as per QSHE SOP 022. Apply a quarantine label to the ladder QSHE 121B
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Are the guard rails in place and without any rust / degradation?
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The ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised as per QSHE SOP 022. Apply a quarantine label to the ladder QSHE 121B
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Are the Rung Locks (extenders and catches) available and in good condition
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The ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised as per QSHE SOP 022. Apply a quarantine label to the ladder QSHE 121B
Steps / Rungs:
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Are they loose, cracked or missing?
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The ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised as per QSHE SOP 022. Apply a quarantine lable to the ladder QSHE 121B
General:
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Is there rust, corrosion or does the ladder feel loose/unstable?
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The ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised as per QSHE SOP 022. Apply a quarantine lable to the ladder QSHE 121B
Other:
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Are the feet in good condition (anti slip shoes in-situ)?
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The ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised as per QSHE SOP 022. Apply a quarantine lable to the ladder QSHE 121B
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Are the side rails straight and have no evidence of damage?
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The ladder will need to be placed into quarantine and an action raised as per QSHE SOP 022. Apply a quarantine lable to the ladder QSHE 121B
Sign off
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Name of Inspector