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Princeton University
Ladder Inspection Checklist
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Ladder Description
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Condition OK |
Needs Repair |
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| Loose steps or rungs (consider loose if they can be moved by hand) |
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| Loose nails, screws, bolts, or other metal parts |
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| Cracked, split or broken uprights, braces, steps or rungs |
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| Slivers on uprights, rungs or steps |
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| Damaged or worn non-slip bases |
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Stepladders |
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| Wobbly (from side strain) |
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| Loose or bent hinge spreaders |
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| Broken Stop on hinge spreaders |
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| Loose Hinges |
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Extension Ladders |
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| Loose, broken, or missing extension locks |
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| Defective locks that do not seat properly when the ladder is extended |
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| Deterioration of rope |
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Trolley Ladders |
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| Worn or missing tires |
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| Wheels that bind |
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| Floor wheel brackets broken, loose or missing |
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| Floor wheels and brackets missing |
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| Ladders binding in guides |
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| Ladder and rail stops broken, loose and missing |
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| Rail supports broken or section of rail missing |
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| Trolley wheels out of adjustment |
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Trestle Ladders |
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| Loose hinges |
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| Wobbly |
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| Loose or bent hinge spreaders |
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| Stop on hinge spreader broken |
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| Center section guide for extension out of alignment |
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| Defective locks for extension |
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