Walk a five-part pre-use inspection

Tessa needs a ladder for the mezzanine count. It looks serviceable from the rack, but the right extension lock does not fully seat when she checks it closely. Feet -> rails -> rungs or steps -> locks and spreaders -> environment The common shortcut is scanning only the rungs and climbing because the ladder was used yesterday. Feet Check both feet for presence, grip, contamination, and surface match. The feet are the ladder ground contact. Slippery or damaged feet can defeat an otherwise good ladder angle. Rails Run eyes and hands along the side rails for cracks, bends, corrosion, splits,…

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