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Effective Date: 8 Mar 2022
Ladder Inspection Checklist
Date (dd-mmm-yyyy): Inspected By: Location:
Type/Grade of Ladder: Length: Ladder ID:
Material: Fiberglass Aluminum Other :
Ladder
Can Use To be Repair / Discard
Status
Before using a ladder, it must be inspected thoroughly for any damage/defects/ suitability and quality. This
checklist will help to determine if the ladder is safe to use or not. If you answer “Yes” to any of inspection
item, the ladder should be tagged and taken out of service immediately.
Note: Step Ladder diagram on next page
Inspection Item Yes No
All Metal Parts broken, loose, dented, rusty, missing
Side Rails (Front) broken, loose, dented, rusty, signs of deterioration
Side Rails (Rear - Non climbing) broken, loose, dented, rusty, signs of
deterioration
Rung Braces broken, cracked, splintered, chipped, defective, missing or
signs of deterioration
Anti-Slip Feet broken, cracked, defective, poor condition, missing, or signs of
deterioration
Top Cap worn, out of place, damaged, missing or signs of deterioration
Steps greasy, slippery, cracks, splitting, loose
Spreader Arms and Stops broken, bent, loose, damaged, defective, rusty,
unworkable or missing
Hinges (Riveted) damaged, worn, broken, loosen or missing
Ladder (Overall shape) makeshift repairs, signs of deterioration, bent,
warped, twisted or bowed
Storage Improperly stored
Certification mark/ID not visible
Hinges (Riveted)
Rung Braces