Mobile Access Equipment ( Ladder, Step Ladder,Aircraft Steps)

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location (Building or Department)

  • Ladder Unique ID

  • Ladder Type

  • Ladder Material

  • Stiles – make sure they are not bent or damaged.

  • Remove item from service ensure sufficient signage and barriers are present to prevent use until repaired. For movable items ensure they are placed in the red tag area.

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  • Feet / Wheels- Check for 1. missing, worn or damaged. 2. Free from detritus (soil, loose sand/stone chippings or embedded stones) 3. Are making full contact with the ground

  • Remove item from service ensure sufficient signage and barriers are present to prevent use until repaired. For movable items ensure they are placed in the red tag area.

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  • Labels: missing or not readable

  • Platform – Check if 1. Split or buckled 2. Loose or missing fixings 3. Cracked or damaged welds

  • Remove item from service ensure sufficient signage and barriers are present to prevent use until repaired. For movable items ensure they are placed in the red tag area.

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  • Locking mechanism – (Must be metal and not any other flexible material) 1. Does the mechanism work properly? 2. Are components or fixings bent, worn or damaged? 3. Ensure any locking bars can fully engage

  • Remove item from service ensure sufficient signage and barriers are present to prevent use until repaired. For movable items ensure they are placed in the red tag area.

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  • Steps or treads - Check if 1. They are contaminated (dirt,oils,grease,paint etc) 2. The fixings are loose, missing or damaged

  • Remove item from service ensure sufficient signage and barriers are present to prevent use until repaired. For movable items ensure they are placed in the red tag area.

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  • Condition: Rust or corrosion

  • Remove item from service ensure sufficient signage and barriers are present to prevent use until repaired. For movable items ensure they are placed in the red tag area.

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  • Other Parts Damaged: Bracing Bars, Shoes, Rivets or hinges

  • Any other problems

  • Remove item from service ensure sufficient signage and barriers are present to prevent use until repaired. For movable items ensure they are placed in the red tag area.

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Inspection completed by

  • sign here when inspection is complete

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