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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
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Add a ladder
Ladder Number
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Does the ladder have a unique identification number?
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Ladder Number
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Notify Helpdesk and request the asset number from Maximo and record in the notes.
If an asset record does not exist in Maximo, remove ladder from service immediately and escalate to the Assistant General Manager. -
Is the ladder in good condition and free from corrosion, warping, sagging or distortion?
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Condemn ladder and remove from service immediately. Notify Helpdesk so that a corrective work order can be generated and a replacement ladder can be ordered
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Does the ladder have a label with the date of last formal inspection?
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Date of Last Inspection
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Take a before photo, attach a new scafftag immediately and record all relevant details, take an after photo.
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If made of aluminium, does it carry the warning "Not to be used near exposed electrical equipment or supply"?
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk and request a corrective work order be raised to place the relevant signage
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Is the maximum working load displayed?
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Record the maximum working load
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create order a new ladder and organise disposal of the condemned ladder
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Are safety instructions for users displayed?
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create order a new ladder and organise disposal of the condemned ladder
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On straight ladders is the correct angle for use displayed (sticker/spirit level)?
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create order a new ladder and organise disposal of the condemned ladder
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Is the ladder unpainted/untreated so any defects are clearly visible?
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create order a new ladder and organise disposal of the condemned ladder
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Are stiles and rungs/steps in good condition, particularly at the head and feet?
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create order a new ladder and organise disposal of the condemned ladder
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Are all rungs/steps properly fixed (no temporary repairs using nails, spikes, etc)?
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create order a new ladder and organise disposal of the condemned ladder
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Are all rungs/steps and stiles free from mud, grease, liquids or wet paint?
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create corrective work order to clean the ladder.
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Are suitable feet or foot-pads fitted and in good condition, and non-slip?
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Could this fault be corrected by purchasing an anti-slip footing tray for the ladder?
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Request Helpdesk create a corrective work order and order the relevant piece of equipment from an approved supplier
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create order a new ladder and organise disposal of the condemned ladder
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Are all hinges, bolts, screws and other fixings free from corrosion and otherwise sound and secure?
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create order a new ladder and organise disposal of the condemned ladder
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Are all retaining straps or tie-rods of equal length, secure and in good condition?
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Could this fault be corrected by purchasing new components for the ladder?
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Request Helpdesk create a corrective work order and order the relevant piece of equipment from an approved supplier
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create order a new ladder and organise disposal of the condemned ladder
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On step ladders do the retaining rods 'lock' firmly into place?
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create order a new ladder and organise disposal of the condemned ladder
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On step ladders, is the platform level when in use, 'locked' into place and free from defects?
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create order a new ladder and organise disposal of the condemned ladder
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If the steps have a hand-rail or safety rail, is it in good condition and securely fixed?
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create order a new ladder and organise disposal of the condemned ladder
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If the steps have a hand-rail or safety rail, does it project above the steps to a sufficient height to make its use for steadying the user easy and convenient?
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create order a new ladder and organise disposal of the condemned ladder
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If the steps have wheels, are they safety wheels that are locked into place (self-immobilising) when the user steps onto the lower rungs?
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create order a new ladder and organise disposal of the condemned ladder
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If the ladder is stored by hanging on a wall, is this horizontal with the lower stile bearing the weight on a sufficient number of suitable hangers?
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create order a new ladder and organise disposal of the condemned ladder
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If made of aluminium is it stored in such a way that they cannot be damaged by wet cement, oxidising agents or cleaning chemicals?
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create order a new ladder and organise disposal of the condemned ladder
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Is storage location secure so ladder cannot be used by unauthorised people - pupils, staff or intruders?
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Remove ladder from service immediately and notify Helpdesk. Request the Helpdesk create order a new ladder and organise disposal of the condemned ladder
