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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.

Please Tick

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