Run Portable Ladder Pre-Use Inspection Card and Log — Free

Inspection Details

Inspection date and time critical (required)

Inspector name and role critical (required)

Ladder ID or asset tag critical (required)

Ladder type critical (required)

General Condition and Stability

Rails, rungs, steps, and spreaders are free of cracks, bends, splits, or deformation critical (required)

Inspect all structural members for visible damage, distortion, or missing material.

Yes No N/A

Feet, shoes, and slip-resistant pads are present and in good condition critical (required)

Verify that all contact points are intact, secure, and not excessively worn.

Yes No N/A

All fasteners, rivets, hinges, locks, and spreader bars are secure and functional critical (required)

Open and close the ladder as applicable to confirm smooth operation and positive locking.

Yes No N/A

Ladder is clean, dry, and free of oil, grease, mud, paint, or other slipping hazards critical (required)

Check all surfaces that may be contacted during setup, climbing, or descent.

Yes No N/A

Labels, duty rating markings, and manufacturer warnings are legible critical (required)

Confirm that required markings remain visible and readable for safe selection and use.

Yes No N/A

Use-Specific Safety Checks

Ladder is the correct type and duty rating for the task critical (required)

Verify the ladder is appropriate for the work location, height, and load requirements.

Yes No N/A

Ladder is set on a firm, level, stable surface critical (required)

Confirm the base is not on slippery, uneven, or unstable material.

Yes No N/A

Ladder setup provides proper access and safe climbing angle or position critical (required)

Check that the ladder is positioned according to the ladder type and intended use.

Yes No N/A

Area around ladder is free of overhead hazards and contact hazards critical (required)

Look for energized conductors, moving equipment, doors, or other hazards that could affect safe use.

Yes No N/A

User has required PPE and maintains three points of contact during use

Confirm appropriate PPE is available and the user understands safe climbing practices.

Yes No N/A

Deficiencies, Removal from Service, and Return to Service

Any defect or non-conformance identified critical (required)

Record whether any damage, instability, or unsafe condition was found during inspection.

Yes No N/A

Damaged ladder tagged and removed from service critical (required)

If a deficiency is present, the ladder must be clearly tagged and taken out of use until repaired or disposed of.

Yes No N/A

Disposition of ladder critical (required)

Deficiency description and corrective action

Photo evidence (optional)

Acknowledgment

Inspector signature critical (required)

Supervisor or competent person review

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Run: Portable Ladder Pre-Use Inspection Card and Log

Inspection Details

General Condition and Stability

Use-Specific Safety Checks

Deficiencies, Removal from Service, and Return to Service

Acknowledgment

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