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Ladder Inspection Checklist

by Martin Camilleri, from the Community

This ladder inspection checklist helps workers record formal checks of ladders and stepladders to keep people safe when working at height. Use it at the start of the day or after any change in condition to assess stiles, stile feet, rungs, locking bars, platforms, fixings and welds, and to verify clear CE, EN, or BS markings. Note contamination such as paint, dirt, or embedded debris and withdraw equipment until cleaned or replaced. Record reasons for inspection, outcomes, and who completed the check. Follow HSE good practice and retain failed inspection records to inform inspection frequency. This template supports consistent, compliant equipment inspections across construction and facility sites.

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Periodic Ladder Inspection Checklist
This periodic ladder inspection checklist supports 6-month safety inspections for portable ladders and stepladders. It guides inspectors to examine stiles, feet, rungs, locking mechanisms, platforms, steps and treads, as well as overall cleanliness and condition. It prompts checks for correct access equipment selection, confirmation that no alterations or modifications have been made, and that a ladder tag is fitted. Users can capture ladder numbers, inspection and due dates, record pass or fail outcomes with reasons, and acknowledge training with signatures. Ideal for teams managing work at height compliance across sites.
by Paul Bessent, from the Community
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Monthly Ladder Checks
Use this monthly ladder inspection checklist to guide pre-use and routine inspections of ladders, stepladders, and platforms. Record equipment ID, last formal inspection date, condition of stiles, rungs, feet, hinges, and fittings, and note contamination risks like mud, grease, or chemicals. Capture photos, storage practices, safety wheels and rails, and lock mechanisms. Identify defects such as corrosion, warping, cracks, and missing labels, then document corrective actions or removal from service to improve working at heights safety in facilities and hotel operations.
by Victoria Gabb, from the Community
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Pre-use Ladder Inspection Checklist
This pre-use ladder inspection template helps workers verify ladder condition before starting work. It covers ladder types and IDs, stiles, feet, labels, platforms, locking mechanisms, and steps or treads, including contamination and loose or missing fixings. Guidance is included to remove damaged or unsafe ladders from service, apply signage and barriers, and place movable items in a designated red tag area until repaired. Inspectors can record corrosion, other damaged parts such as bracing bars, shoes, rivets, and hinges, note any additional issues, and sign off completion to support safe work at height.
by Thomas Bearder, from the Community
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Ladder Inspection Checklist (HSE)
Based on HSE guidance for the safe use of ladders and stepladders, this ladder inspection checklist can be used by those in the UK to informally evaluate a ladder's compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR). With this digital checklist, you can easily perform pre-use checks or detailed visual inspections of ladders. It includes the following key steps: 1) Check the stiles, 2) Check the feet, 3) Check the rungs, 4) Check any locking mechanisms, 5) Check the step ladder platform, and 6) Check the steps or treads on stepladders.
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