Ladder Inspection Checklist



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Date _________
Ladder Description ___________

Item to be Checked	Condition O.K.	Needs Repair
GENERAL
Loose steps or rungs (consider loose if they can be moved by hand)	[ ]	[ ]
Loose nails, screws, bolts, or other metal parts	[ ]	[ ]
Cracked, split or broken uprights, braces, steps or rungs	[ ]	[ ]
Silvers on uprights, rungs or steps	[ ]	[ ]
Damaged or worn nonslip bases	[ ]	[ ]

STEPLADDERS
Wobbly (from side strain)	[ ]	[ ]
Loose or bent hinge spreaders	[ ]	[ ]
Broken Stop on hinge spreaders	[ ]	[ ]
Loose hinges	[ ]	[ ]

EXTENSION LADDERS
Loose, broken, or missing extension locks	[ ]	[ ]
Defective locks that do not seat properly ehen the ladder is extended	[ ]	[ ]
Deterioration of tape	[ ]	[ ]

TROLLY LADDERS
Worn or missing tires	[ ]	[ ]
Wheels that bind	[ ]	[ ]
Floor wheel brackets broken, loose, or missing	[ ]	[ ]
Floor wheels and brackets missing	[ ]	[ ]
Ladders binding in guides	[ ]	[ ]
Ladder and rail stops broken, loose, and missing	[ ]	[ ]
Rail supports broken or selection of rail missing	[ ]	[ ]
Trolly wheels out of adjustment	[ ]	[ ]

TRESTLE LADDERS
Loose hinges	[ ]	[ ]
Wobbly	[ ]	[ ]
Loose or bent hinge spreaders	[ ]	[ ]
Stop on hinge spreader broken	[ ]	[ ]
Center section guide for extension out of alignment	[ ]	[ ]
Defective locks for extension	[ ]	[ ]



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