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Ladder and Work Platform Visual Inspection

by Andre Ranussi, from the Community

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Conduct detailed visual inspections for ladders, step ladders, and work platforms with this structured checklist. Capture inspector details, equipment ID and photos, then assess frames, stiles, rungs and steps, rubber feet, locking mechanisms, anti-slip surfaces, and fixings for damage or wear. Confirm manufacturer labels are present and record next inspection dates with tags. Use this tool to support periodic checks, documentation, and compliance with site safety requirements.

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Ladder and Steps Inspection Checklist
This ladder and steps inspection checklist helps engineers assess the condition of portable ladders and step units. Verify tags and angle labels, confirm the ladder is clean and free of damage, and check rungs, stiles, hinges, bracing and handholds. Ensure slip resistant feet and caps are fitted and undamaged, note tag numbers and the date feet were last changed, and capture engineer details, branch and inspection date. Use this template to support safer working at heights and compliance with company procedures.
by Simon Morgan, from the Community
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Monthly Steps and Ladders Inspection
This monthly steps and ladders inspection checklist helps you assess the condition and safety of portable steps and ladders. Review key elements including handrails, hinges, rungs or steps, feet, stays and locking mechanisms, and asset tags. Note contamination, damage, or missing parts, record removal from service when unsafe, and log storage or disposal details. Capture dates, locations, and signatures for accountability.
by andy.lee@dbat.org.uk, from the Community
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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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Access Equipment Inspection Checklist
Use this access equipment inspection checklist to verify the condition and safe operation of ladders, step ladders, hop-ups, and small platforms before use. Record the site and inspector details, then assess each item for visible damage to stiles and treads, integrity of hinges and locking mechanisms, proper extension and lock engagement, condition of feet and stabilizers, and correct tie-in or securing. Confirm the equipment matches manufacturer intent, is suitable for the task, and is safe to use. The checklist supports compliance with access equipment risk assessments and helps standardize pre-use checks across construction and maintenance activities.
by Gregg Barton, from the Community
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Ladder and Steps Inspection Checklist

This ladder and steps inspection checklist helps engineers assess the condition of portable ladders and step units. Verify tags and angle labels, confirm the ladder is clean and free of damage, and check rungs, stiles, hinges, bracing and handholds. Ensure slip resistant feet and caps are fitted and undamaged, note tag numbers and the date feet were last changed, and capture engineer details, branch and inspection date. Use this template to support safer working at heights and compliance with company procedures.

by Simon Morgan, from the Community

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Monthly Steps and Ladders Inspection

This monthly steps and ladders inspection checklist helps you assess the condition and safety of portable steps and ladders. Review key elements including handrails, hinges, rungs or steps, feet, stays and locking mechanisms, and asset tags. Note contamination, damage, or missing parts, record removal from service when unsafe, and log storage or disposal details. Capture dates, locations, and signatures for accountability.

by andy.lee@dbat.org.uk, from the Community

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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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Access Equipment Inspection Checklist

Use this access equipment inspection checklist to verify the condition and safe operation of ladders, step ladders, hop-ups, and small platforms before use. Record the site and inspector details, then assess each item for visible damage to stiles and treads, integrity of hinges and locking mechanisms, proper extension and lock engagement, condition of feet and stabilizers, and correct tie-in or securing. Confirm the equipment matches manufacturer intent, is suitable for the task, and is safe to use. The checklist supports compliance with access equipment risk assessments and helps standardize pre-use checks across construction and maintenance activities.

by Gregg Barton, from the Community

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