Construction & Safety

OSHA Ladder Safety Daily Check

OSHA requires ladders to be inspected before each use by a competent person. This quick daily check covers structural integrity, slip prevention, hardware, and setup conditions — and timestamps the record so you have proof if anything is ever questioned.

16 Questions
~5 min To complete
4 Sections
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1

Ladder Identification

3 questions
Ladder ID or description Required Text
Extension Ladder #3 — 24 ft aluminum — Werner D6224-2
Inspector name Required Text
Carlos Medina, Crew Lead
Inspection date and job site Required Text
2024-06-04 — Westfield Office Complex, Phase 2 Exterior
2

Structural Integrity

5 questions
Rails — no visible cracks, bends, or corrosion? Required Pass / Fail
✓ Pass
Rungs — all present, no bending or corrosion? Required Pass / Fail
✓ Pass
Rungs — free of grease, oil, mud, or other slip hazards? Required Pass / Fail
✗ Fail Mud on lower 4 rungs. Cleaned before use.
Any visible repairs, welding, or improvised fixes? Required Yes / No
No
Photo of ladder condition Photo
📷 Photo attached
3

Hardware & Feet

4 questions
Fly section locks — both engage and hold securely? Required Pass / Fail
✓ Pass
Rope and pulley — functional with no fraying? Required Pass / Fail
✓ Pass
Feet — rubber pads present and not worn smooth? Required Pass / Fail
✓ Pass
Load rating visible and adequate for task? Required Yes / No
Yes Type IA — 300 lb rated. Heaviest user + tools: approx. 240 lb.
4

Setup & Environment

4 questions
Ladder angle — approximately 4:1 (75°)? Required Yes / No
Yes
Top of ladder extends at least 3 ft above landing? Required Yes / No
Yes
Base on firm, level surface — no soft soil or ice? Required Pass / Fail
✓ Pass
Ladder clear of electrical hazards and overhead lines? Required Pass / Fail
✓ Pass

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