Ground Ladder Checklist
Ground Ladder Checklist
Date:________________
All ground ladders must be inspected annually or after exposure to heat, suspected of being unsafe, after
being overloaded or after impact or unusual contact.
All ground ladders must be used, inspected and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s
guidelines.
*Inspect:
Beams (burrs, sharp edges, cracks, splinters, breaks, gouges, checks, wavy conditions) Pass ( ) Fail ( )
Dogs/Pawl/Locks (cracks, operation, loose, damaged, lubricated) Pass ( ) Fail ( ) N/A ( )
Rungs (snug/tight, bends, burrs, break, welds) Pass ( ) Fail ( )
Pulley (damaged, cracks, operational, oiled) Pass ( ) Fail ( ) N/A ( )
Halyard/Cable (frayed rope, damaged cable/wire, knots, kinks) Pass ( ) Fail ( ) N/A ( )
Roof Hooks (sharp, operational, deformed) Pass ( ) Fail ( ) N/A ( )
Bolts/rivets ( tight ) Pass ( ) Fail ( )
Feet/ Butt spurs (loose, wear, damaged, operational) Pass ( ) Fail ( )
Welds (cracks, broken) Pass ( ) Fail ( )
Clean Condition Pass ( ) Fail ( )
Waxed/Oiled (extension ladders) Yes ( ) No ( )
Other: _________________ Pass ( ) Fail ( )
*Wood ladders (cracks, splits, not painted except top/bottom 18” for visibility,) Pass ( ) Fail ( ) N/A ( )
* Damages: __________________________________________________________________