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WHSAUD15 Ladders Audit Checklist

by Merryn Olive, from the Community

Use this WHSAUD15 Ladders Audit Checklist to assess ladder condition and safety compliance. Verify steps and rungs, check rails, hinges, and spreaders, confirm extension locks, non-slip bases, and tight joints, and note any defects or contamination. Ideal for routine audits to reduce risk and standardize ladder inspections across sites.

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Ladder and Stepladder Inspection Form

Use this ladder and stepladder inspection form to assess the condition of portable ladders on site. Check rails, rungs, rivets, feet and nonslip bases, plus extension locks, rope and pulleys for extension ladders and hinges, spreaders and platforms for stepladders. Record ID, location and condition, flag defects, attach photos, and note corrective actions. Includes sign off for inspector. Ideal for construction, maintenance and facilities teams to support safe work and compliance.

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Ladder Inspection Form Template

This ladder inspection form helps crews assess the condition of ladders before use and document compliance. Verify manufacturer labels and IDs, check steps, rungs, rails, welds, and non-slip feet, and assess stepladder hinges and spreaders. For extension ladders, review locks, pulleys, ropes, and leveling devices; confirm platforms, rail supports, wheels, and cages are intact. Record faults, report issues, and tag out unsafe ladders to prevent unauthorized use and maintain a clear audit trail.

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Ladder Safety Inspection Sheet Template

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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Ladder Pre Use Inspection Checklist

This ladder pre use inspection checklist helps workers examine ladders before each use to prevent falls and equipment failure. It guides users to record ladder type and length, then verify key safety elements including rungs, extension locks, hinge spreaders, non slip feet, identification labels, storage condition, and overall stability. Inspectors can note defects or issues, add multiple ladder inspections in one session, and sign off when complete. Ideal for construction, facilities maintenance, and warehouse teams seeking a simple, repeatable process to keep ladders safe and compliant before work begins.

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Culligan Ladder Inspection Checklist

This EN131-aligned ladder inspection checklist helps teams complete and record pre-use checks across step, platform, and extension ladders. Verify risk assessments, confirm suitable ladder materials for electrical work, and assess components including spreaders, wheels, brakes, guard rails, rung locks, rungs, side rails, and anti-slip feet. Unsafe ladders can be quarantined and actions raised. Designed to improve workplace safety and compliance in tasks involving work at height.

by Tiffany Argent, from the Community

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Annual Ladder Inspection Checklist

Use this checklist to perform an annual inspection of portable ladders across campuses and facilities. Verify materials, non-slip rungs, rung condition, cleanliness, secure attachments, safety feet, rivets and fasteners, rails, labels, and overall stability. For step, extension, and platform ladders, assess spreaders, hinges, tops, rail shields, locks, ropes, pulleys, and j-locks. Remove ladders from service if defects are found and document repairs or replacements. Conclude with a compliance decision to ensure ladders are safe for continued use.

by Jenny McWilliam, from the Community

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