Digital Ladder Safety Inspection | Little Giant Ladders
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Ladder Safety Inspection

Ensure your ladder is safe before every use

What You'll Inspect:

  • Rails & Side Rails
  • Labels & Markings
  • Rungs & Steps
  • Hardware & Connections
  • Stability & Structure
  • Locks & Extension Mechanisms
  • Feet & Safety Shoes

Rails / Side Rails

Inspect the main structural rails of your ladder

No cracks, splits, bends, or dents in rails
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Cracked rails
✓ SAFE
Safe: Intact rails
No signs of corrosion
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe:Rust or corrosion on rails
✓ SAFE
Safe: Clean, corrosion-free rails
Free from paint or stickers obscuring damage
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Paint covering damage
✓ SAFE
Safe: Clear, visible rails
No burns, gouges, or chemical damage on fiberglass
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Chemical damage on fiberglass
✓ SAFE
Safe: Intact fiberglass surface
Rails are straight and not warped or twisted
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Warped or twisted rails
✓ SAFE
Safe: Straight, aligned rails

Labels & Markings

Verify all safety labels are present and readable

All required safety labels are present and legible
✕ UNSAFE
Missing or illegible labels
✓ SAFE
ladder leaning against a white wall with a blurred indoor background
Load capacity label visible (Type I, IA, IAA, etc.)
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Missing capacity rating
✓ SAFE
Safe: Visible load capacity label
Instructions and warnings intact
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Damaged warning labels
✓ SAFE
Safe: Intact instruction labels

Rungs / Steps

Check all rungs and steps for damage and cleanliness

No cracks, bends, or broken rungs/steps
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Cracked or broken rungs
✓ SAFE
Safe: Solid, intact rungs
Steps/rungs are clean and free of oil, grease, or mud
✕ UNSAFE
Mud covered metal ladder with peeling paint
✓ SAFE
Safe: Clean, dry rungs
Slip-resistant tread is intact (at least 1/16" remaining)
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Worn slip-resistant tread
✓ SAFE
ladder with intact slip-resistant tread
Uniform spacing and alignment
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Uneven rung spacing
✓ SAFE
Safe: Uniform rung spacing and alignment
Secure rung-to-rail connections
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Loose rung connections
✓ SAFE
Safe: Secure rung-to-rail connections

Hardware & Connections

Inspect all fasteners, bolts, and moving parts

All bolts, rivets, and fasteners are tight
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Loose or missing bolts
✓ SAFE
Safe: Tight, secure bolts
No rusted, missing, or damaged components
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Rusted or damaged hardware
✓ SAFE
Safe: Clean, intact hardware
All moving parts operate smoothly without binding
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Binding or stuck mechanisms
✓ SAFE
Safe: Smooth-operating mechanisms
No deformation or wear at hinge points or spreaders
(Step/Multi-Position/Platform Ladders Only)
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Worn hinges or spreaders
✓ SAFE
Safe: Secure hinges and spreaders
Top cap securely attached and not loose
(Step/Platform Ladders)
✕ UNSAFE
ladder with loose or missing top cap
✓ SAFE
ladder with secure top cap

Stability & Structure

Verify the ladder stands evenly and securely

Ladder stands evenly on all feet
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Uneven foot contact
✓ SAFE
Safe: Even, stable foot contact
No swaying or instability
✕ UNSAFE
ladder with swaying or instability
✓ SAFE
Safe: Stable, firm ladder
Spreaders are fully functional and lock open
(Step/Platform Ladders Only)
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Non-locking spreaders
✓ SAFE
Safe: Fully locked spreaders
No looseness at joints or folding mechanisms
(Multi-Position Ladders Only)
✕ UNSAFE
Loose folding joints on a ladder
✓ SAFE
Safe: Secure folding joints

Locks / Extension Mechanisms

Ensure all locking mechanisms function properly

Locks and spreaders engage securely
✕ UNSAFE
Red A-frame ladder on grass
✓ SAFE
Safe: Fully engaged locks
No excessive play or binding in locks
✕ UNSAFE
Vintage metal step ladder on a white background
✓ SAFE
Person using a ladder on a wooden floor
Spring-loaded locks are functional
(Extension and Multi-Position Ladders)
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Broken spring mechanisms
✓ SAFE
ladder leaning against a wooden structure with a clear blue sky in the background
No damaged or missing lock components
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Missing lock parts
✓ SAFE
Safe: Complete lock assembly
Proper lubrication where applicable
✕ UNSAFE
ladder with dry or seized mechanisms
✓ SAFE
Brown work boot stepping onto a ladder
Rope and pulley system is intact and operational
(Extension Ladders Only)
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Frayed rope or broken pulley
✓ SAFE
ladder with intact rope and pulley
Fly section locks in place securely
(Extension Ladders Only)
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Fly section won't lock
✓ SAFE
Safe: Secure fly section lock

Feet / Safety Shoes

Check ladder feet for proper contact and condition

Foot pads present and undamaged
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Missing or damaged foot pads
✓ SAFE
Close-up of a ladder on a concrete surface with a building in the background.
Treads on feet are not worn or clogged
✕ UNSAFE
Worn-out plastic bumper on a metal frame with a blurred background
✓ SAFE
Close-up of a clean, grippy foot treads on a blurred background
Feet contact surface evenly (no wobble)
✕ UNSAFE
Metal step ladder with uneven feet on a tiled floor
✓ SAFE
Safe: Even, stable feet
Slip-resistant shoes or rubber pads secure
✕ UNSAFE
Unsafe: Loose or missing rubber pads
✓ SAFE
Safe: Secure rubber pads
Foot shoes rotate and lock properly
(Extension Ladders Only)
✕ UNSAFE
ladder with non-rotating or stuck foot shoes
✓ SAFE
Safe: Properly rotating foot shoes

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⚠️ Important Disclaimer

This checklist is provided as a general guide only. Little Giant Ladder Systems, LLC is not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur from the use of climbing equipment, regardless of inspection results. This tool does not replace professional judgment or compliance with OSHA regulations and ANSI standards. If you have any concerns about ladder safety or condition, consult a qualified safety officer or professional before use. Always follow manufacturer instructions and applicable safety regulations.