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LADDER SAFETY CHECK
IMPORTANT – Professional users and equipment providers to
professional users (e.g. employers) should engage in proper training
such as the ladder association ladder inspection course. Please
contact the customer helpline on 01621 745 900 for more information.
1. REPAIR, MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
• Repairs and maintenance shall be
carried out by a competent person
and be in accordance with the
producer’s instructions.
• Ladders should be stored in
accordance with the producer’s
instructions.
• Replacement spare parts are
available to order online at
wernerco.com.
2. LIST OF ITEMS TO BE INSPECTED
For regular inspections, the following
items shall be taken into account-
CHECK:
The stiles/legs (uprights) are not
bent, bowed, twisted, dented,
cracked, corroded or rotten.
The stiles/legs around the fixing
points for other components are in
good condition.
The fixings (usually rivets, screws
or bolts) are not missing, loose or
corroded.
The rungs/steps are not missing,
loose, excessively worn, corroded or
damaged.
The hinges between the front and
rear sections are not damaged, loose
or corroded.
The locking stays horizontal, back
rails and corner braces are not
missing, bent, loose, corroded or
damaged.
The rung hooks are not missing,
damaged, loose or corroded and
engage properly on the rungs.
The guide brackets are not missing,
damaged, loose or corroded and
engage properly on the mating stile.
The ladder feet/end caps are not
missing, loose, excessively worn,
corroded or damaged.
The entire ladder is free from
contaminants (e.g. dirt, mud, paint,
oil or grease).
The rung locking catches are not
damaged, sticking or jammed and
are functioning correctly.
If any of the above checks cannot be fully
satisfied, you should NOT use the ladder.
3. STORAGE
The important considerations when
storing a ladder (not in use) should
include the following:
Is the ladder stored away from areas
where it’s condition could deteriorate
more rapidly e.g. dampness,
excessive heat, or exposed to the
elements?
Is the ladder stored in a position
which helps it remain straight e.g.
hung by the stiles on proper ladder
brackets or laid on a flat clutter free
surface?
Is the ladder stored where it cannot
be damaged by vehicles, heavy
objects, or contaminants?
Is the ladder stored where it
cannot cause a trip hazard or an
obstruction?
Is the ladder stored securely where
it cannot be easily used for criminal
purposes?
If the ladder is permanently
positioned (e.g. on scaffolding),
is it secured against unauthorised
climbing (e.g. by children)?
LADDER SAFETY CHECK
GUARANTEE
Guarantee includes faults arising from
defects in workmanship or materials
except for -
• Ordinary wear and tear of the
product.
• Damage caused by misuse or abuse
of the product.
• Damage caused by failure to
comply with all written warnings and
instructions for the product.
• Damage caused by an attempted
repair of the product.
Material - means a material or
component used by Werner UK Sales &
Distribution Ltd. in the manufacture of
the product.
Workmanship - means the handling,
assembly and manufacturing processes
performed by or on behalf of Werner
UK Sales & Distribution Ltd. in order to
manufacture the product.
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