LADDER SAFETY
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EXTENSION 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:
Yes No Comments
Manufacturer Safety Instructions contain:
Load capacity information
Length of ladder
Maximum standing height
Rails are free from:
Twists
Cracks
Holes
Corrosion
Rail extends freely
Serrated Steps:
Clean
Non-slip
Rope in good condition
Rope pulley in good condition
End Caps:
No cracks, damage or fading
Secured in place
Foot Assembly (Shoe):
Free of twists or damage
Non-slip pad present
Rivets in good condition
Pivots move freely
Gravity Locks:
Locks in position
Moves freely
No twists, cracks or corrosion
Date of Inspection:
Initials of person who conducted inspection:
Notes:
Safety
Instructions
Base
Rung
Rope
Rail
Locks
Foot Pad
Foot
Assembly
Shoe
Rivets
End Cap
(OSHA, 2013)
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