Portable Metal Ladders

Self-Inspection Checklist

If you circle “no” for any of the following items, correct this deficiency prior to using the ladder or do not use the ladder.

Yes No NA	1. Are the rungs and steps of the ladder corrugated, knurled, dimpled, coated with skid-resistant material to minimize the possibility of slipping?
Yes No NA	2. Is the ladder well maintained – free of dents or bends, no dented rungs, hardware connections are solid; rivets not loose and rungs are solidly connected to side rails?
Yes No NA	3. Is the ladder free of any oil or grease?
Yes No NA	4. Are steps or rungs evenly spaced and not more than 12 inches apart?
Yes No NA	5. Is the width between the side rails at least 11 ½ inches?
Yes No NA	6. Is the “single” metal ladder 30 feet or less long?
Yes No NA	7. Is the “two-section” metal ladder 48 feet or less in length?

NOTE: Metal ladders are never to be used as a brace, skid, guy or gin pull, or gangway.

Metal ladders should be prohibited for any use where it is possible to make contact with energized electrical conductors.