Trolley Ladders Inspection Checklist

A comprehensive trolley ladder inspection checklist serves as an essential tool for maintaining workplace safety and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This systematic approach to ladder inspection helps prevent workplace accidents and equipment failures.

Table of Contents

• Physical Condition Requirements
• Safety Features and Components
• Maintenance and Cleanliness
• Structural Requirements
• Download the Editable Document

Physical Condition Requirements

The checklist emphasizes several fundamental aspects of ladder condition:

• Overall physical integrity without wear and tear
• Freedom from corrosion, rot, and splinters
• Absence of protruding pieces and sharp edges
• Secure and stable rungs

Safety Features and Components

Critical safety elements that require inspection include:

• Properly functioning ladder feet with slip-resistant pads
• Operational rung locks and spreader braces
• Secure bolts, rivets, fasteners, and anchors
• Well-maintained platform and steps

Maintenance and Cleanliness

The checklist covers essential maintenance requirements:

• Clean steps and rungs free from debris, oil, and grease
• Properly adjusted trolley wheels
• Well-maintained nonslip bases
• Regular inspection of slivers on uprights and rungs

Structural Requirements

Specific structural specifications include:

• Side rails extending 3 feet above upper landing surface
• Length restrictions (less than 20 feet for portable ladders)
• Secure clamps to prevent slipping
• Functional locks and flippers for extension ladders

Regular implementation of this inspection checklist helps maintain equipment integrity and ensures workplace safety compliance. By addressing each element systematically, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of ladder-related incidents and maintain operational efficiency.

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