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  • Ladder Serial Number

1. General

  • Do ladders sit evenly on the ground?

  • Are all fixings firmly secured?

  • Is the ladder clean and free of slippery or sticky substances?

  • Are end caps present, whole and free of cracks and tears?

  • Is the ladder free from sharp areas?

  • Are all rungs and steps tightly fixed and free of cracks?

  • Are non-slip materials on rungs, rails and steps in good order?

  • Are all rungs free from rust and residue?

  • Is there any missing hardware (screws, hinges, bolts, etc)?

  • Are spreader in place, functional and free of defects?

  • Does the ladder have a warning label that operators can both see and read?

2. Portable/Foldable/Extendable

  • Do hinges close all the way with a resonable amount of force?

  • Does the locking system engage correctly and fasten securely?

  • Is the platform in good working order and all surrounding guards/rails are secure?

  • Is the ladder fitted with an in date Scafftag?

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