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Ladder Inspection

Ladder Inspection is a systematic process of examining the structural integrity and safety of ladders. Ladder inspections involve checking for defects or damage that could result in a malfunction or the ladder breaking and ensure that ladders are in good working order before each use.
Ergon - B&B Henderson 29262
03/27/2024

Ladder Inspection

Ladder Inspection is a systematic process of examining the structural integrity and safety of ladders. Ladder inspections involve checking for defects or damage that could result in a malfunction or the ladder breaking and ensure that ladders are in good working order before each use.

    Ladder No.

    Date of Ladder inspection being preformed

    Type of Ladder being inspected

    if the answer is "oneOf [Extension Ladder]"

    Is the rope/cable frayed or rotted?

    if the answer is "oneOf [YES]"

    IMMEADIATELY TAG LADDER OUT OF SERVICE

    if the answer is "oneOf [Extension Ladder]"

    Do the locks improperly seat when extended?

    if the answer is "oneOf [YES]"

    IMMEADIATELY TAG LADDER OUT OF SERVICE

    if the answer is "oneOf [Extension Ladder]"

    Is the lock loose, broken or missing

    if the answer is "oneOf [YES]"

    IMMEADIATELY TAG LADDER OUT OF SERVICE

    Is any of the Steps, Rungs, Uprights or Braces Loose

    if the answer is "oneOf [YES]"

    IMMEADIATELY TAG LADDER OUT OF SERVICE

    Is any of the Steps, Rungs, Uprights or Braces have loose fasteners or other metal parts

    if the answer is "oneOf [YES]"

    IMMEADIATELY TAG LADDER OUT OF SERVICE.

    Does any the Steps, Rungs, Uprights or Braces have any cracks, broken, split or appear worn?

    if the answer is "oneOf [YES]"

    IMMEADIATELY TAG LADDER OUT OF SERVICE

    Is any of the Steps, Rungs, Uprights or Braces slivered

    if the answer is "oneOf [YES]"

    IMMEADIATELY TAG LADDER OUT OF SERVICE

    Is any of the Steps, Rungs, Uprights or Braces damaged/worn or have any non-slip bases?

    if the answer is "oneOf [YES]"

    IMMEADIATELY TAG LADDER OUT OF SERVICE

    Any loose hinges

    if the answer is "oneOf [YES]"

    IMMEADIATELY TAG LADDER OUT OF SERVICE

    Is the hinge spreader loose or bent?

    if the answer is "oneOf [YES]"

    IMMEADIATELY TAG LADDER OUT OF SERVICE

    Is the hinge spreader stop broken?

    if the answer is "oneOf [YES]"

    IMMEADIATELY TAG LADDER OUT OF SERVICE

    In general is the ladder safe to use for the application intended for use?

    if the answer is "oneOf [NO]"

    STOP & DISCUSS WITH SUPERVISOR A BETTER SOLUTION

    Person performing the Ladder Inspection

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Source: Ergon - B&B Henderson 29262 (Community Member)

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