Ladder Inspection Checklist
LADDER LOG
Ladder Inspection Tags
Ladder Details
Ladder Asset No/Ref: Any outstanding comments or actions from last inspection?
Current Location:
Date:
Inspector Inspection Type: 3 Monthly | 6 Monthly | 12 Monthly
Signed: Ladder Type:
Stiles Rungs or Treads
Are the stiles: Y N Are the rungs/ treads: Y N
Straight when sighted and not bowed or twisted All there
Free from impact damage Straight & tight (cannot be moved by hand)
Free from splinters, holes, tears, splits Free from over wear with no cracks or dents
Free from corrosion, rot, mould, fungus Free from corrosion, rot, mould, fungus
Free from paint, chemical or other contamination Free from paint, chemical or other contamination
Feet and End Caps Brackets, Hooks & Catches
Are the feet & end caps: Y N are they: Y N
All there All there and securely fixed
Secure with no loose or missing fixings Working smoothly with no missing or damaged
wear pads
Free from over wear with tread in good condition Free from corrosion, rot, mould, fungus
Free from splits, cracks or other damage Free from paint, chemical or other contamination
Free from paint, chemical or other contamination Are the supporting stiles straight (not twisted out)
Ladder Fittings
Y N Y N
- free throughout movement - ropes free from fraying,
(Stepladders only) cuts or wear
- free from damage - locks correctly, or anti-splay
cords are intact & secured
- are all there
- securely fixed
- free from damage - intact & securely fixed
- all intact and secure - Intact & securely fixed
Inspection Summary
Y N Y N
Is the Ladder Inspection Tag & Holder present
Are the ladders of suitable classification?
And in good condition?
Has the ladder been subject to any makeshift repairs Are the Safe Use & Warning labels present
Or modifications/ (e.g painted, shortened) and legible?
If the Ladder Log Inspection tag should be reversed to display the warning
and the ladders removed from service to a secure quarantine location for further investigation.
Comments and Action Required:
Ref: LLCL-0210
Ladder Inspection Guide
LADDER LOG
Ladder Inspection Tags
The Ladder Inspection Checklist is designed to be completed by someone who has
been on a Ladder Inspection Training Course, or is suitably qualified and experienced
to complete a detailed visual ladder inspection. These notes supplement the checklist - expanding on important points, and give
additional reference information.
Rungs or Treads Stiles
Check the following: Check the following:
1. With one end of the 1. It is important that the entire ladder stile can
ladder resting on the be thoroughly and completely checked, it is
ground raise the other end the main reason that Ladder Log Tag Holders
and with each hand grasping a are see through. Paint, labels, opaque tag
stile end try to displace the stiles holders and dirt can easily cover up a major
by pushing on one and pulling the defect.
other. Any movement or give will
indicate insecurely fixed rungs or treads. 2. At the top and bottom of the ladder try to
pull the stiles apart and then to push them
2. In the case of ladders with rungs grasp and together using a reasonable amount of force.
attempt to rotate each in turn. Any that do or Any movement will indicate defective rung
move are not securely fixed. joints.
3. Tap the rungs or treads lightly with a pen or 3. For aluminium ladders check both stiles
small hammer handle. A cracked, decayed, thoroughly for dents that may adversely affect
loose or short grained rung or tread will not ring the safe use of the ladder.
true compared to the other rungs or treads.
! In the event that any damage is
discovered it is important to take
4. For timber and fibre glass ladders check
that the stiles are not warped, cracked or
splintered. In addition please see the panel
the ladder out of service and remove it detailing further checks for fibre glass ladders.
to a secure quarantine location thus
physically preventing unauthorised 5. Remember to check the ends of the stiles
use. for wear and damage.
The Ladder Log Inspection tag should 6. Any corrosive chemical contamination must
be reversed to display the ‘Do Not Use be removed and areas of contamination
This Equipment’ message as clearly thoroughly checked for ingress into the
visible warning to operators not to use stiles or rungs.
this ladder.
If there is any doubt as to whether the
! Any dirt, oil or grease must be
cleaned from the ladder particularly
damage discovered renders the from the rungs.
ladder unsafe to use the golden rule
is to contact the manufacturer for Areas subject to rot, mould or fungus
further advice and information. should be carefully examined to ensure
the structural integrity of the
More detailed guidance and advice ladder has not been affected.
regarding detailed ladder
inspections are available online at Get more useful tips and downloadable
. resources online at .
Guide to Ladder Part Names Ladder Standards i
Class 1 - BS2037 Aluminium ;BS1129 Timber
Max Safe Working Load: 175 Kg (27.5 st). For
daily use where onerous conditions of use,
carriage & storage occur.
BS EN131
Max safe Working Load: 150 Kg (23.5 stones).
For frequent use (1-2 times a week) and
reasonably good conditions of use, carriage &
storage occur.
Class 3 - BS2037 Aluminium
Max Safe Working Load: 125 Kg (19.5 stones).
For infrequent domestic use only.
Ref: LLCL-0210
