Construction Ladder & Scaffold Inspection Form

1. Ladders inspected and in good condition?

2. Ladders used properly for type of exposure?

3. Ladders secured to prevent slipping, sliding, or falling?

4. Do siderails extend 36" above top of landing?

5. Are ladders spliced?

6. Rungs or cleats not over 12" on center?

7. Proper maintenance and storage?

8. Are ladders painted?

9. Do ladders in excess of 20 feet have fall protection?

10. Are aluminum ladders of sufficient strength for the task?

Scaffolds

1. Erection properly supervised?

2. All structural members free from defects and meet safety factor?

3. Are all connections secure?

4. Are scaffolds erected on solid footing?

5. Is scaffold tied to structure?

6. Are working areas free of debris, snow, ice, grease, etc.?

7. Are workers protected from falling objects?

8. Is scaffold plumb and square, with cross-bracing?

9. Are guard rails, intermediate rails, and toeboards in place?

10. Are ropes and cables in good condition?

11. Fall protection available and in use?