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Ladder Safety Check
(Maintenance, Repair and Storage)
Important - Professional users and equipment providers to professional users (e.g. employers)
should engage in proper training such as the Ladder Association Ladder Inspection Course. Please
contact the Customer helpline on 01621 745 900 for more information.
REPAIR, MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
•Repairs and maintenance shall be carried out by a
competent person and be in accordance with the
producer’s instructions.
•Ladders should be stored in accordance with the
producer’s instructions.
•Replacement spare parts are available to order
online at wernerco.com.
LIST OF ITEMS TO BE INSPECTED
For regular inspections, the following items shall be
taken into account-
Check:
The stiles/legs (uprights) are not bent, bowed,
twisted, dented, cracked, corroded or rotten.
The stiles/legs around the fixing points for other
components are in good condition.
The fixings (usually rivets, screws or bolts) are
not missing, loose or corroded.
The rungs/steps are not missing, loose,
excessively worn, corroded or damaged.
The hinges between the front and rear sections
are not damaged, loose or corroded.
The locking stays horizontal, back rails and corner
braces are not missing, bent, loose, corroded or
damaged.
The rung hooks are not missing, damaged, loose
or corroded and engage properly on the rungs.
The guide brackets are not missing, damaged,
loose or corroded and engage properly on the
mating stile.
The ladder feet/end caps are not missing, loose,
excessively worn, corroded or damaged.
The entire ladder is free from contaminants (e.g.
dirt, mud, paint, oil or grease).
The rung locking catches are not damaged,
sticking or jammed and are functioning correctly.
If any of the above checks cannot be fully
satisfied, you should NOT use the ladder.
STORAGE CHECKLIST
The important considerations when storing a ladder
(not in use) should include the following:
Is the ladder stored away from areas where it’s
condition could deteriorate more rapidly e.g.
dampness, excessive heat, or exposed to the
elements?
Is the ladder stored in a position which helps it
remain straight e.g. hung by the stiles on proper
ladder brackets or laid on a flat clutter free
surface?
Is the ladder stored where it cannot be damaged
by vehicles, heavy objects, or contaminants?
Is the ladder stored where it cannot cause a trip
hazard or an obstruction?
Is the ladder stored securely where it cannot be
easily used for criminal purposes?
If the ladder is permanently positioned (e.g. on
scaffolding), is it secured against unauthorised
climbing (e.g. by children)?
