Ladder & Access Equipment Inspections
PUWER inspections for step ladders, extension ladders, podiums, kick stools, mobile scaffold towers and access platforms.
LDN Inspection Services provides thorough inspections of ladders and access equipment under PUWER and the Work at Height Regulations. Our inspectors examine all types of ladders, podiums, towers and platforms, delivering clear digital reports with pass/fail status for every item.
Ladder & Access Equipment Inspections
Ladders and access equipment are among the most commonly used items of work equipment and are involved in a significant number of workplace injuries each year. Under PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) and the Work at Height Regulations 2005, employers must ensure this equipment is maintained and inspected at suitable intervals.
Regular use causes wear to rungs, treads, locking mechanisms, anti-slip feet and structural components. Aluminium ladders can develop fatigue cracks, fibreglass stiles can delaminate, and platform surfaces can become slippery or damaged. Periodic inspection identifies these issues.
Our inspections cover step ladders, extension ladders, podiums, kick stools, mobile scaffold towers, fixed platforms and all other access equipment. Each item is individually inspected and recorded.
Key Requirements
- PUWER requires maintenance in efficient working order
- Work at Height Regulations require periodic inspection
- Pre-use checks required by users before every use
- Scaffold towers: 7-day inspection on construction sites
- Defective equipment must be removed from service
Equipment We Inspect
Our inspectors examine all types of ladders and access equipment, including:
What We Check
Structural Components
- Stiles, rails and uprights for cracks or bends
- Rungs, treads and platform surfaces
- Welds, rivets and fixings
- Fibreglass delamination and UV damage
- Aluminium fatigue and corrosion
Safety Features
- Locking stays and hinge mechanisms
- Anti-slip feet and rubber end caps
- Platform guardrails and toe boards
- Castor wheels and brakes (towers)
- Labels, duty rating and classification
Our Inspection Process
A systematic approach to ladder and access equipment inspection
Pre-inspection review of equipment inventory and previous reports
Structural examination of stiles, rungs, treads and platforms
Assessment of locking mechanisms, hinges and stays
Anti-slip foot and rubber component checks
Label, rating and classification verification
Digital report with photographs, pass/fail status and recommendations
Sectors We Work With
We provide ladder and access equipment inspections for organisations across all sectors
Why Choose LDN Inspection Services?
Experienced inspectors, clear reporting and reliable UK-wide service
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