UOB INSPECTION LADDERS
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17/04/2015 11:43
Prepared by
Paul Maggs
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LADDER & STEPLADDER INSPECTIONS GUIDANCE
This checklist allows the user to record the results of the inspection of ladders and stepladders. It can be used to record
the results of one or more inspections. Data handling will become unwieldy the more inspections you record on one
form (especially if you take a lot of photographs).
This checklist supplements user checks carried out:
at the beginning of the working day; and
after something has changed (eg dropped, moved from a dirty area, etc)
DEFINITIONS
STILES - the vertical runners around which the rest of the ladder is constructed.
STILE FEET - the bit at the end of the ladder stile that is in contact with the ground when the ladder is in use - usually
plastic 'feet' that are riveted into place.
RUNGS - the horizontal bars on which the user places his or her feet.
LOCK BAR - the horizontal bar on a step ladder than links one set of stiles with the other and limits how far the step
ladder can open.
Further information is available on the HSE web site
LADDER & STEP LADDER INSPECTION
Ladder inspection 1
Ladder description
This description is used to link the ladder with
the inspection record
Ladder reference number (if reference numbers
used)
Inspection date
Type of ladder being inspected
Reason for inspection
Is the ladder marked with clear and readable CE,
EN or BS markings?
Is the ladder free from paint contamination and
other contaminants that may mask faults?
Score (1/84) 1.19%
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Paint and other contaminants may mask faults or
make the ladder slippery during use.
Are the ladder stiles in good condition?
Check that the stiles are straight and are free
from dents and splits
Are the ladder locking bars / ties in good
condition?
Check that the locking bars are straight and the
bar fixings are in good order
Is the ladder platform in good order?
Check that the platform is not split or buckled
and is free from contaminants
Are the ladder step rungs in good order?
Check that the rungs are straight and free from
dents and splits. Check that the rungs are free
from contaminants. If the rungs are fitted with an
anti-slip coating, check that this is in good order.
Are the stile feet in good condition?
Check that the stile feet are intact and securely
fitted. Check that the feet are free from
embedded items.
Are the ladder fixings and welds in good
condition?
Check for missing or distorted fixings such as
nuts & rivets. Check for damaged or cracked
welds.
What is the outcome of the inspection
Inspection completed by
Score (1/84) 1.19%
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