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Features & Capabilities

Ladder Checklists

Separate checklists for extension ladders, step ladders, fixed ladders, and mobile ladders with inspection points specific to each type.

Scaffold Checklists

Scaffold checklists covering frame, system, rolling, and suspended scaffold types with all OSHA-required inspection points.

OSHA Standard Mapping

Inspection points mapped to OSHA 1926.1053 (ladders) and 1926.451 (scaffolds) with additional ANSI A14.1 through A14.5 consensus standard items.

Printable Output

Printable PDF output with date, location, inspector name, and signature lines for the competent person.

Deficiency Tracking

Deficiency tracking with corrective action fields and follow-up dates for items that fail inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3) requires scaffold inspection by a competent person before each work shift and after any occurrence that could affect structural integrity (rain, wind, earthquake, or collision). The inspection must cover the base, connections, planking, guardrails, and access.
A competent person is someone who can identify existing and predictable hazards and has the authority to take prompt corrective action. For ladders, this means they can recognize damaged rails, bent rungs, missing feet, worn locks, and other defects, and can remove the ladder from service immediately.
OSHA does not explicitly require written records for daily ladder inspections, but does for scaffolds. However, written records are strongly recommended for all equipment. In an OSHA investigation or personal injury lawsuit, documented inspections are your best defense that due diligence was performed.
Disclaimer: This tool generates inspection checklists based on OSHA and ANSI requirements. It does not replace competent person training or professional judgment. The competent person must be qualified by training and experience to identify hazards and authorized to take corrective action. Always follow your employer's site-specific safety program and any additional state OSHA requirements.

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Daily Ladder and Scaffold Inspection: What OSHA Requires

OSHA ladder and scaffold inspection requirements under 1926.1053 and 1926.451. What the competent person must check before each work shift.

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