Using damaged ladder/lift tools

Do not use damaged access equipment or damaged tools. Tag it, separate it, and tell the foreman before someone gets hurt.

Stop if

• This tool/ladder/lift looks damaged. Do you want it tagged out and replaced?

Watch out

• Do not keep using damaged equipment because it still kind of works.

Check

• Inspect ladder/lift/tool before use.
• Look for bent rails, cracked cords, bad guards, damaged batteries, loose chucks, broken handles, or missing safety parts.
• Remove damaged gear from use per site rules.
• Tell the foreman/tool room.
• Use a safe replacement.

Steps

• Inspect ladder/lift/tool before use.
• Look for bent rails, cracked cords, bad guards, damaged batteries, loose chucks, broken handles, or missing safety parts.
• Remove damaged gear from use per site rules.
• Tell the foreman/tool room.
• Use a safe replacement.

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