Step Ladder Inspection Details
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Business Unit
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Inspection carried out by
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Date
Ladder Details
Section One: Ladder Details
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Step ladders reference number?
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What is the material of the step ladder inspected?
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Number of treads (Include top tread of platform)
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Type of step ladder ?
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Last known location or previously issued to ?
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Current location or currently issued to ?
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What is the manufacturing standard of the step ladder ? (Note: EN 131 standard only)
Section Two: Inspection Results
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Front Stiles? (These are the main sides of the steps) 1: Check for straightness. 2: Check for corrosion, rot or mould. 3: Check for splinters, holes, splits and impact damage. 4: Check for contamination by paint etc. which may hide any defects.
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Back Legs? (These are the main sides of the steps) 1: Check for straightness. 2: Check for splinters, holes splits and impact damage. 3: Check for contamination by paint etc. which may hide any defects.
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Treads? (These support the users weight & that of any tools/materials carried) 1: Check there are no missing treads, they are straight and free from any damage including corrosion. 2: Check all treads are secure. 3: Check there is no contamination including mud, grease, oil etc.
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Hinges? (These allow stepladders to fold flat for ease of transportation & storage) 1: Check that all fixings are present and secure. 2: Check hinges for contamination and corrosion. 3: Check hinges are not distorted or bent & can open and close freely. 4; Check that any stops fitted work correctly.
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Feet? (These provide friction between the stepladder and ground preventing slippage) 1: Check that all feet are present. 2: Check that all fixings are secure free from corrosion. 3: Check all feet for damage or wear & have adequate tread. 4: Check all feet are free from contamination i.e. mud, grease etc.
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Locking Stay? (These form a tension brace between front stiles and back legs to stop them from moving apart) 1: Check that both lock stays are present. 2: Check for loose or worn fixings and pivots frayed or rotten ropes or webbing. 3: Check that both locking stays are equal in size.
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Top Rail? (Supports the top of the stiles on the stepladder) 1: Check that the top rail is present. 2: Check for missing, loose corroded screws rivets. 3: Check for signs of corrosion or rot. 4: Check for signs of damage or any other damage that maybe present.
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Platform? (These are fitted to the platform steps and typically made of alloy sheet and designed to support material/tools) 1: Check to make sure its not missing and all fixings are present and secure. 2: Check for splits and or twisted/bent or cracked platform decks. 3: Check for corrosion or if made of timber check for rot. 4: Check for contamination i.e. paint, oil etc. which could make the platform slippery or hide any defects.
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Back Rails? (These are the horizontal members fitted at the back of the stepladders holding the back legs apart) 1: Check that all back rails are present. 2: Check that all fixings are present and secure. 3: Check they are not distorted or bent.
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Struts? (Struts are the angled pieces of metal that cross between the horizontal & vertical parts of the steps (i.e. the rungs & stiles). 1: Check that all struts are present, firmly attached and secure. 2: Check for corrosion. 3: Check for splits, twisted/bent or any other damage.
Detail Any Faults Found
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Any faults found during the inspection of the step ladder, please provide brief details.
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Add any additional relevant photos of defects.
Outcome of Inspection
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Fit for use ?
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If quarantine, detail any further action to be taken and by whom
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Inspection date
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Next inspection due
Sign Off
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Inspector Name and Signature
