Ladder Pre-Use Inspection Checklist

Ladder falls are a leading cause of workplace injuries. Having workers carry out a pre-use inspection to ensure that the ladder is safe and has no dangerous defects can prevent incidents. Here’s a Checklist you can give workers to ensure proper pre-use inspection.

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete this inspection checklist before using a ladder. Tag any defective ladders and take them out of service and report the defect to your supervisor immediately. DO NOT try to make temporary or makeshift repairs.