Plant & Equipment Inspections
Ladder Formal Inspection Register
Formal periodic inspection of portable ladders (stepladders, single, extension) in accordance with AS/NZS 1892 and Australian WHS regulations. Complete for each ladder in service.
34 checklist items
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| LADDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ladder Asset ID / Tag Number | ___________________________ | |
| Ladder Type (Step / Single / Extension / Platform) | ___________________________ | |
| Make & Model | ___________________________ | |
| Material (Fibreglass / Aluminium / Timber) | ___________________________ | |
| Rated Capacity (kg SWL) | ___________________________ | |
| Inspection Date | ___________________________ | |
| Inspector Name | ___________________________ | |
| Location / Site | ___________________________ | |
| STILES & RAILS | ||
| Stiles – no cracks, bends, dents or deformation | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Stiles – no corrosion, pitting or oxidation | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Side rails parallel and not twisted | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| RUNGS & STEPS | ||
| All rungs/steps present – none missing or loose | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Rungs – no cracks, bends or sharp edges | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Rung/step anti-slip surface intact | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Rung rivets/fixings – no looseness | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| FEET & NON-SLIP ELEMENTS | ||
| Rubber feet / safety shoes present on both stiles | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Rubber feet – no cracks, hardening or excessive wear | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| HINGES, SPREADERS & LOCKING DEVICES | ||
| Spreader bars / hinges (stepladder) – no cracks or distortion | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Hinge rivets tight – no play | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Lock/bucket shelf (if fitted) – secure and functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| EXTENSION LADDER COMPONENTS (if applicable) | ||
| Fly section – slides freely, no binding | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Rung locks / pawls – both sides engage and hold | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Rope and pulleys (if fitted) – no fraying, pulleys free | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Overlap graduation markings legible | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| LABELLING & COMPLIANCE | ||
| AS/NZS 1892 compliance marking visible | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| SWL / duty rating label legible | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Inspection tag present and current | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| No unauthorised repairs (welding, tape over cracks) | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| OVERALL CONDITION | ||
| Ladder is clean – no paint obscuring defects | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Next inspection due date | ___________________________ | |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects identified (describe or "None") | ___________________________ | |
| Disposition: Pass / Quarantine / Remove from service | ___________________________ | |
| Inspector Signature | ___________________________ | |
| Supervisor Signature | ___________________________ | |