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Ladder Safety Inspection Sheet Template

by Marie Beunaiche, from the Community

Use this ladder safety inspection sheet to check steps, rungs, hinges, spreaders, locks, ropes, and non slip bases before work at height. Record site, date, location and preparer. Identify damage such as loose or missing parts, cracks, wobble, worn bases and defective extension locks, then take corrective action. Ideal for construction, maintenance and facilities teams seeking consistent inspections and audit ready records. This template is a general guide and does not replace professional advice.

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