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LEGAL REGISTERS HSEMS/HSELR/024

REVISION JAN 2019
REGISTER FOR PORTABLE LADDERS
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REGISTER FOR PORTABLE LADDERS

1. INSTRUCTIONS:
1.1. Weekly inspections to be done by the appointed person / s.
1.2. All ladders to be numbered before entering into the register.
1.3. Ladders are not to be painted.
1.4. Preferably use aluminium or steel ladders.
1.5. Ladders are to protrude at least 900 mm above the deck, roof or landing.
1.6. Always secure the ladder that is used within an excavation at the top and bottom by using chain and piece of
rebar to secure to structure.
1.7. Install ladders inside excavations for safe access and secure the ladder.
1.8. All scaffolding to use ladders for safe access.
1.9. Display mandatory the safety harness sign at the bottom of the access ladder.

ITEM INSPECTED
MARKING OF LADDER (WOOD OR METAL):

1. All ladders to be marked in the right-hand stile, 3rd step from the bottom with section / area identification and number.
2. Ladders should not be painted.
CHECK FOR:
1. Loose stiles.
2. Loose mountings and brackets.
3. Loose screws, nails and bolts.
4. Non-slip devices in good condition.
5. Ladder stability good.
6. Cracked, broken or split stays.
7. Bent metal stays or rungs.
STEP LADDER:
1. Not wobbly.
2. Loose or bent hinge spreaders.
3. Stop on spreaders not broken.
EXTENSION LADDER:
1. Defective extension locks.
2. Defective rope pulley.
3. Deterioration of ropes.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Monthly inspections by appointed person.
2. Install ladders inside excavations for safe access.
3. Ladders to protrude 900 mm past deck-roof landing edge.
4. Ladder properly secured at top and bottom of structure.
5. Display mandatory safety harness signs at the bottom of any access ladder.
6. Preferably use aluminium / metal ladders.
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PORTABLE LADDER WEEKLY - YEAR …………..

ALL ITEMS CHECKED MUST BE RECORDED WITH A “YES” OR “NO” AND DEVIATIONS FOUND TO BE RECORDED ON THE ACTION SHEET FOR CORRECTIVE
ACTION PURPOSES
LADDER ID JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
NO

DATE:

APPOINTEE SIGNATURE:

SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE:

PORTABLE LADDER WEEKLY - YEAR …………..

ALL ITEMS CHECKED MUST BE RECORDED WITH A “YES” OR “NO” AND DEVIATIONS FOUND TO BE RECORDED ON THE ACTION SHEET FOR CORRECTIVE
ACTION PURPOSES
LADDER ID APRIL MAY JUNE
NO

DATE:

APPOINTEE SIGNATURE:

SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE:
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REVISION JAN 2019
REGISTER FOR PORTABLE LADDERS
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PORTABLE LADDER WEEKLY - YEAR …………..

ALL ITEMS CHECKED MUST BE RECORDED WITH A “YES” OR “NO” AND DEVIATIONS FOUND TO BE RECORDED ON THE ACTION SHEET FOR CORRECTIVE
ACTION PURPOSES
LADDER ID JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER
NO

DATE:

APPOINTEE SIGNATURE:

SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE:

PORTABLE LADDER WEEKLY - YEAR …………..

ALL ITEMS CHECKED MUST BE RECORDED WITH A “YES” OR “NO” AND DEVIATIONS FOUND TO BE RECORDED ON THE ACTION SHEET FOR CORRECTIVE
ACTION PURPOSES
LADDER ID OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
NO

DATE:

APPOINTEE SIGNATURE:

SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE:
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REVISION JAN 2019
REGISTER FOR PORTABLE LADDERS
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ACTION SHEET

SIGNATURE OF
DATE DATE PERSON
DEFECTS FOUND ACTION TAKEN
INSPECTED COMPLETED CORRECTING THE
DEVIATION