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Safe Use of Ladders
The safe use of ladders is important to protect you and your workers’ safety. Use this basic checklist + as a guide to keep you and your workers safe. For more information on how you can keep your workplace safe, go to www.wshc.sg
Name of Company
Process/ Location
Checked by (Name/ Designation)
Date
Safety Checks
Ladder is in good working condition without any visible defects.
Please Tick
Yes
No
NA
if no, action required by
Name
Date
Safety Checks
Ladder is extended fully before starting work.
Please Tick
Yes
No
NA
if no, action required by
Name
Date
Safety Checks
Ladder is placed on stable and level ground.
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Yes
No
NA
if no, action required by
Name
Date
Safety Checks
Workers are instructed not to work on the top rung of the ladder.
Please Tick
Yes
No
NA
if no, action required by
Name
Date
Safety Checks
Workers are instructed not to carry any object in their hands when climbing a ladder.
Please Tick
Yes
No
NA
if no, action required by
Name
Date
Safety Checks
A worker is holding on to the ladder when his co-worker is on it.
Please Tick
Yes
No
NA
if no, action required by
Name
Date
Safety Checks
Workers maintain three points of contact with the ladder at all times (two legs and one hand, or two hands and one leg).
Please Tick
Yes
No
NA
if no, action required by
Name
Date
Safety Checks
Workers are wearing proper footwear, for example, non-slip flat shoes, when using a ladder.
Please Tick
Yes
No
NA
if no, action required by
Name
Date
*This checklist may not cover all aspects of work activities in your workplace. You should review the checklist when there are changes in any workactivity.
*NA – Not applicable