LADDER SAFETY
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375-BHM-01-IGDO © 2022, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)
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LADDER INSPECTION CHECKLIST
The following checklist covers many of the areas of potential problems.
It may be used as maintenance, department or pre-shift check. Modify it to suit your needs
Ladder Number: Location:
Type of Ladder: Duty Rating:
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Top Cap
Rear Rail
Safety
Instructions
Rear Feet
Front Rail
Rivet
Serrated
Steps
Front Feet
Diagonal
Brace
Rear
Horizontal
Pail Shelf
Manufacturer Safety Instructions contain:
Load capacity information
Length of ladder
Maximum standing height
Front and Rear Rails are free from:
Twists
Cracks
Holes
Corrosion
Serrated Steps:
Clean
Non-slip
Diagonal bracing is intact
Rivets in good condition
Back of Ladder:
Rear horizontals are intact
Rivets in good condition
Top Cap:
No cracks, damage, or fading
Rivets in good condition
Feet:
All are in place
Non-slip
Rivets in good condition
Spreader Assembly:
Locks in position
Rivets in good condition
Date of Inspection:
Initials of person who conducted inspection:
Notes:
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