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Stepladder Pre-use Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

Work at Height Regulations 2005 and HSE INDG455 require that any equipment used for working at height, including stepladders, is inspected before each use.

This universal pre‑use checklist applies to all workplaces – offices, sites, factories, warehouses, retail and care settings. Use this checklist to ensure the stepladder is safe for the intended task, verify compliance with legal requirements, and reduce the risk of falls and injuries.

Use this checklist for:

Ensuring the stepladder is suitable for the task
Verifying it is in safe condition
Confirming the user is competent and wearing appropriate PPE
Checking the work environment is free of hazards

Compliant with: Work at Height Regulations 2005 (Regulation 6) and HSE INDG455 – Working at Height. The checklist covers ten safety dimensions: planning/permits, people, environment, task, plant, substances, personal protective equipment (PPE), controls, emergency procedures and completion.

Follow each closed question and record Yes, No or N/A. If any answer is No, do not use the ladder until the issue is corrected.

This checklist aligns with the hierarchy of controls and supports employers in meeting their duties under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and HSE guidance, helping to prevent falls, injuries and associated costs through systematic inspection.

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Checks covered in this Pre-use inspection of stepladders checklist

This Pre-use inspection of stepladders safety checklist template covers 15 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#	Checklist item
1	Is a risk assessment or permit required for the task and has it been obtained?
2	Is the ladder the correct type and height for the task?
3	Is the ladder free from visible damage, cracks or deformation?
4	Are the ladder legs and feet clean, dry and non‑slipping?
5	Are the ladder locks, hinges and braces securely engaged?
6	Is the ladder placed on a stable, level surface?
7	Is the area around the ladder clear of obstacles and hazards?
8	Is the intended user trained and competent to use a stepladder?
9	Is appropriate PPE (e.g., non‑slip footwear) being worn?
10	Are any substances (e.g., liquids, oils) that could cause slipping removed?
11	Is the ladder load within the manufacturer’s rated capacity?
12	Are all safety controls (e.g., guardrails, toe boards) in place when using the ladder?
13	Are emergency rescue procedures in place if a fall occurs?
14	Has the ladder been signed off as safe after inspection?
15	Is the task being performed within the ladder’s intended use and safe working limits?

Frequently asked questions

Are these safety checklist templates really free to download?

Yes — completely free. Customise any checklist to your workplace and download a professional, print-ready PDF in minutes. No paywall, and no signup required for guests.

What format do the safety checklists download in?

Checklists download as a professional PDF, ready to print and complete on-site — each question has clear Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space. You choose portrait or landscape at download. Word and spreadsheet formats are being added.

Can I customise the checklist questions to my workplace?

Yes — fully. Add your own questions, edit or remove any of the pre-written ones, and reorder them to suit your site, task or inspection before you download.

Are the safety checklists suitable for UK workplaces?

Yes. The checklists are written around UK health and safety good practice and HSE guidance, and are suitable for inspections, audits, toolbox checks and routine workplace monitoring.

Do I need an account to use the checklist templates?

No — guests can build and download a checklist for free without signing up. Register a free account if you want to save checklists to your dashboard and edit them later.

Can I add my company logo and branding to the checklist?

Yes — add your company logo, colours and details on Standard and Pro plans, so the exported checklist carries your own branding. Guests and Free downloads carry Health & Safety Zone branding.

How do I complete the checklist once it is downloaded?

The exported checklist is a blank, ready-to-use document: print it and tick Yes, No or N/A against each question and write any comments in the notes space, then sign and date it in the sign-off section.

What types of safety checklist can I create?

We are building specialist checklists across a wide range of subjects and industries — fire safety, workplace inspections, equipment and machinery checks, site inductions, vehicle checks, PPE, first aid and more. Browse by category to find the right one.

How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

No. A checklist is a monitoring and inspection tool that complements your risk assessments and method statements — it helps confirm that controls are in place and working. Use them alongside your risk assessments.