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Leaning ladder pre-use and tie check
Checklist · Before each use
The user's check of a leaning ladder before use, and how it is secured: tied, footed or with a stability device, at 1 in 4, reaching 1 m above where you step off.
Use it in Sitro: add it to a project and fill it on a phone, free for 14 days.
The law and guidance behind it
- Work at Height Regulations 2005, Regulations 4, 6 and Schedule 6
- BS EN 131, Ladders
- HSE INDG455, Safe use of ladders and stepladders
The questions
The item
- Ladder number
- User
- Date
Checks
- Stiles not bent, split or damaged
- Feet present and not worn
- Rungs clean and sound
- Set at about 1 in 4 (75°)
- Tied, footed or fitted with a stability device
- Reaches 1 m above the landing when used for access
- Used only for short-duration, light work, three points of contact
- Result
Sign-off
- Checked by
- Date and time
- Signature
A template to adapt to your site, not legal advice.
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