Summary
In short
- A ladder inspection is an inspection used in KnowSafe that checks each ladder for damage, missing feet, loose rungs and correct labelling. It is built against OSHA 1910.23, CSA Z11 and forms part of the Workplace Inspection programme.
- Run monthly, and before first use. Carried out by the ladder owner or a supervisor.
- The template holds 37 fields across 3 sections, with ladders repeating for each entry.
- Scoring is pass or fail per ladder, where high is good.
- OSHA 1910.23 is ladders. Requirements for portable and fixed ladders.
- It connects to the rest of the library: links Asset; feeds CAPA.
What it is
What it is
What is a ladder inspection?
A ladder inspection is an inspection used in KnowSafe that checks each ladder for damage, missing feet, loose rungs and correct labelling. It is built against OSHA 1910.23, CSA Z11 and forms part of the Workplace Inspection programme.
When is a ladder inspection completed?
A ladder inspection is completed on the inspection frequency set in your programme, and again after any change to the asset or area. Run monthly, and before first use.
When to use it
When to use it, and when not to
This inspection is one step in a larger programme. Using it for work that belongs to a neighbouring template produces records that are hard to report on later.
Use it for
- The event or activity this inspection covers has occurred, or is about to
- A new record is needed; each one gets its own ID in the form INSP-2026-000
- You are running the Workplace Inspection programme and this is one of its steps
- A linked record needs this one to exist: links asset; feeds capa
Not for
- General Workplace Inspection, which a broad walk through of an area covering the common hazards.
- Housekeeping Inspection, which checks that walkways, work areas and storage are clear, clean and in order.
- PPE Compliance Inspection, which checks that the right protective equipment is available, in good condition and being worn.
- Anything outside KnowSafe, which belongs in the workspace that owns that process
Standards
What it is built against
OSHA 1910.23Ladders
Requirements for portable and fixed ladders.
OSHAOccupational Safety and Health Administration
The United States workplace safety regulator. Its standards are law where they apply.
CSA Z11Portable ladders
Construction, testing and safe use of portable ladders.
CSACanadian Standards Association
Canadian consensus standards. Frequently referenced into provincial regulation, which makes them enforceable.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the ladder inspection template based on?+
It is built against OSHA 1910.23, CSA Z11. OSHA 1910.23 is ladders. Requirements for portable and fixed ladders. OSHA is occupational Safety and Health Administration. The United States workplace safety regulator. Its standards are law where they apply.
What sections does the ladder inspection contain?+
There are 3 sections: header, ladders, result. Together they hold 37 fields, 25 of which are required.
How often is a ladder inspection raised?+
A new record is raised on the inspection frequency set in your programme, and again after any change to the asset or area. Each one is given an ID in the form INSP-2026-000, so it can be traced and referenced from other records.
Which programme does the ladder inspection belong to?+
It is part of Workplace Inspection. Findings graded and owned, with repeat findings visible across rounds.
How is a ladder inspection scored?+
Scoring is pass or fail per ladder. High is good. Scores exist to make the form tell you something, not to produce a percentage for its own sake.
Can the ladder inspection template be changed?+
Yes. Every field, option, score and conditional rule is editable, and the links to other templates come with it. Most teams install it as it is, run it for a cycle, then adjust.
The agents
What the agents do with it
The form is the easy part. Keeping it current, routing it to the right owner and holding the evidence together is the work that actually slips.
Holds the ladder inspection library against your registers, routes each record to its owner, and keeps the evidence trail together.
Coordinates the crew, rolls completion and exceptions into one view, and holds every write for your approval before it touches a record.
This template lives in KnowSafe — safety and compliance. Incidents, hazards, permits, inspections and the critical controls behind them.
Meet KnowSafe→Sources
Sources
- OSHA 1910.23 — Ladders
- OSHA — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- CSA Z11 — Portable ladders
- CSA — Canadian Standards Association