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INSPECTED
For regular inspection, the following items shall
be taken into account:
– Check that the stiles/legs (uprights)
are not bent, bowed, twisted, dented,
cracked, corroded or rotten;
– Check that the stiles/legs around the
fixing points for other components
are in good condition;
– Check that fixings (usually rivets,
screws or bolts) are not missing,
loose, or corroded;
– Check that rungs/steps are not
missing, loose, excessively worn,
corroded or damaged;
– Check that the hinges between front
and rear sections are not damaged,
loose or corroded;
– Check that the locking stays
horizontal, back rails and corner
braces are not missing, bent, loose,
corroded or damaged;
– Check that the entire ladder is free
from contaminants (e.g. dirt, mud,
paint, oil or grease);
– Check that locking catches (if fitted)
are not damaged or corroded and
function correctly;
– Check that the platform (if fitted) has
no missing parts or fixings and is not
damaged or corroded.