Inspecting Ladders

It is vital that you only use ladders that are in good working order.

Do not use a ladder with any of the following faults:

• Timber stiles are warped, splintered, cracked, or bruised.
• Metal stiles are twisted, bent, kinked, crushed or with cracked welds or damaged feet.
• Rungs, steps, treads, or top plates are missing, worn, damaged or loose.
• Tie rods are missing, broken or loose.
• Ropes, braces, or brackets are missing, broken, or worn.
• Timber members (apart from narrow identification bands) are covered with opaque paint or other treatment that could disguise faults in the timber.