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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

  • What type of material is the ladder made of?

  • Wooden ladders are forbidden at DB Schenker. A replacement must be sourced.

  • Does the task include working with electricity?

  • Metal ladders whilst working with electricity are forbidden, a fibre glass/carbon fibre ladder must be sourced.

  • Ensure the ladder is used as per manufacturers instructions and as per your risk assessment.

  • What type of ladder are you inspecting?

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  • Spreader: Is it loose, bent or broken?

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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?

  • 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

  • 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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Steps / Rungs:

  • Are they loose, cracked or missing?

  • 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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General:

  • Is there rust, corrosion or does the ladder feel loose/unstable?

  • 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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Other:

  • Are the feet in good condition (anti slip shoes in-situ)?

  • 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?

  • 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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Sign off

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