Ladder Inspection Template

Use this Ladder Inspection Template to ensure your ladder is safe by checking for broken parts, defects, rope quality, fasteners, spreader arms, and more.

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Ladder Inspection Template



Ladder Identification And Records

1. The ladder carries a unique identification number or asset tag


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2. The ladder is listed on the equipment register with its location


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3. The manufacturer's duty rating label is present and legible


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4. The duty rating is suitable for the user and the load carried


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5. The date of the last recorded inspection is within the required interval


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6. The inspection is carried out by a person competent to assess this equipment


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Overall Condition

1. No parts are broken, cracked, dented or splintered


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2. The ladder is free from twisting, warping and bowing


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3. Side rails and stiles are straight with no defects along their length


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4. All fasteners, rivets and welds are tight and intact


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5. No makeshift or non-approved repairs have been made to the ladder


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6. Metal ladders show no corrosion at joints, rivets or feet


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7. Fiberglass ladders show no fiber bloom, cracking or UV degradation


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Rungs, Steps And Treads

1. All rungs and steps are present with none missing


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2. Rungs are secure and cannot be moved by hand


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3. Rungs and steps are free from bends and dents


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4. Rung and step surfaces are free from oil, grease, mud and paint


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5. Anti-slip surfaces on treads are intact and not worn smooth


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Feet And Stability

1. All feet are present and securely attached


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2. Rubber foot pads are present, tight and free from excessive wear


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3. Feet make even contact when the ladder is set on a level surface


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4. Stabilizers or outriggers, where fitted, deploy and lock correctly


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5. The ladder is stable with no rocking or lateral movement when set up


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Stepladders

1. Spreader arms are straight with no bending, wear or breakage


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2. Spreader arms move freely and lock fully open


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3. Spreader-to-rail connections are stiff and rigid with no play


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4. The top cap and pail shelf are secure and undamaged


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5. Hinges operate smoothly with no excessive play


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Extension And Multi-Section Ladders

1. Extension locks, dogs and hooks engage fully and hold under load


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2. Pulleys turn freely and are securely mounted


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3. The rope shows no wear, fraying or broken strands


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4. The rope is the manufacturer's original or an approved equivalent


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5. Sections slide smoothly with no binding or excessive side play


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6. Section overlap meets the manufacturer's minimum at full extension


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Fixed Ladders

1. Rungs and mounting brackets are secure with no corrosion or movement


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2. The ladder extends the required distance above the landing, or a grab rail is fitted


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3. Cages, wells or fall arrest systems are intact and correctly fixed


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4. Rest platforms are secure, clear and undamaged where fitted


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5. Access to the base is unobstructed and the surrounding area is clear


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Mobile And Platform Ladders

1. Castors and wheels roll freely and are free from damage


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2. Brakes or locking castors engage and hold the ladder still


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3. Guardrails and toe boards are fitted and secure where required


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4. The platform surface is intact, clean and free from slip hazards


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5. The climb-and-lock mechanism, where fitted, releases and locks correctly


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Storage And Use Environment

1. The ladder is stored where it is protected from weather and impact damage


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2. The ladder is stored horizontally on supports or hung, not leaning under load


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3. Fiberglass and timber ladders are not stored in direct sunlight


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4. The ladder is not used near live electrical equipment unless non-conductive


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5. The ladder is clean and free from contamination before being returned to storage


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Inspection Outcome And Tagging

1. The ladder is free from any defect requiring removal from service


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2. Any defective ladder has been tagged and physically withdrawn from use


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3. Defects found have been reported with a responsible person assigned


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4. The inspection result is recorded against the ladder identification number


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5. The inspection record is retained and available for review


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Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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