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Ladder Inspection Checklist

This procedure is a ladder inspection checklist. A tool guide you can use in assessing the working condition of a ladder. It helps ensure that a ladder passes safety and quality standards before use and that it is being used correctly by trained workers
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10/24/2021

Ladder Inspection Checklist

This procedure is a ladder inspection checklist. A tool guide you can use in assessing the working condition of a ladder. It helps ensure that a ladder passes safety and quality standards before use and that it is being used correctly by trained workers

    Date:

    Inspected By:

    Location:

    Type/Grade of Ladder:

    Length:

    Ladder ID:

    Material:

    Inspection Item

    Metal Parts: broken, loose, dented, rusty, missing

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Side Rails: broken, loose, dented, rusty, signs of deterioration

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Rungs: broken, loose, dented, rusty, signs of deterioration

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Braces, Uprights or Steps: broken, cracked, splintered, chipped, defective, missing or signs of deterioration

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Anti-Slip Feet: broken, cracked, defective, poor condition, missing, or signs of deterioration

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Extension ladder lock, pulley or other fittings: worn, out of place, damaged, unworkable, missing or signs of deterioration

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Steps: greasy, slippery, cracks, splitting

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Spreader Arms and Stops: broken, bent, loose, damaged, defective, rusty, unworkable or missing

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Rope: damaged, worn, broken, frayed, knotted or missing

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Pail Tray: damaged, worn, broken, bent, rusty, tight, unworkable or missing

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ladder: makeshift repairs, signs of deterioration, bent, warped, twisted or bowed

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Final Comment:

Source: Association of Family Health Teams (www.afhto.ca)

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