University of St. Andrews

An Example Step Ladder Inspection Checklist

Appendix 1
School/Unit  ............................................................................................................

Ladder Reference  ...................................................................................................

Front Section

Condition

OK

Faulty

Identification disc missing or illegible

Stiles - Cracked, split, worn or broken

Stiles - twisted or distorted

Treads - Cracked, split, broken or worn

Treads - Loose (considered loose if they can be moved by hand)

Bottom diagonals - Loose or missing

Bottom diagonals - Twisted or distorted

Rubber feet - Damaged, worn or missing

Rivets etc. - Loose or missing

Rear Section

Rear leg angles - Cracked, split, worn or broken

Rear leg angles - Twisted or distorted

Cross angles - Cracked, split, worn or broken

Cross angles - Twisted or distorted

Top hinge - worn or broken

Rivets etc. - Loose or missing

Rubber feet - Damaged, worn or missing

Rivets etc. - Loose or missing

Side stabilisers - Worn or broken

Side stabilisers - Twisted or distorted

Avdeloc bolts - Loose or missing

Ladder Identification Number  .................................................................................

Remarks

Inspected by  ....................................................................................  Date  ........................................