PORTABLE LADDERS

Inspector:____________________________________________________________________________________

Location of inspection:__________________________________________Date___________________________

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1.	Are all ladders maintained in good condition?                                                         9               9

	Specifically:
a)	Are joints between steps and side rails tight?			9               9

b)	Are all hardware and fittings securely attached?			9               9

c)	Are moveable parts operating without binding or 			9               9
		undue play?
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2.	Are non-slip safety feet provided on each ladder?				

3.	Are non-slip safety treads provided on each step of  the ladder?		9               9

4.	Are ladder rungs and steps free of grease and oil?				9               9
		
5.	Is it prohibited to place a ladder in front of doors opening toward the ladder 
	except when the door is blocked open, locked, or guarded?			9               9

6.	Is it prohibited to place ladders on boxes, barrels, or other unstable bases 
	to obtain additional height?						9               9

7.	Are employees instructed to face the ladder when ascending or descending?	9               9

8.	Are employees prohibited from using ladders that are broken, missing steps 
	or rungs, have broken side rails, etc?					9               9
										
9.	Are employees instructed not to use the top step of ordinary stepladders 
	as a step?								9               9

10.	When a portable rung ladder is used to gain access to elevated platforms, 
	roofs, etc., does the ladder always extend at least three feet above the elevated 
	surface?								9               9

11.	When portable rung or cleat-type ladders are used, is it required that the 
	base be placed to prevent slipping, or is the base lashed or otherwise 
	held in place?								9               9

12.	Are portable metal ladders legibly marked with signs reading 
	“CAUTION - Do Not Use Around Electrical Equipment” or equivalent wording?	9               9
		
13.	Are employees prohibited from using ladders as braces, skids, or gin poles, 
	or from using them for other than their intended purposes?			9               9

14.	Are employees instructed to adjust extension ladders only while 
	standing at the base (not while standing on the ladder or from a 
	position above the ladder)?						9               9

15.	Are all metal ladders inspected for damage?					9               9

16.	Are the rungs of ladders uniformly spaced at 12 inches, center to center?	9               9