Ladders must be inspected for defective conditions prior to each use. The user is responsible for ladder inspection at the time of use. Such conditions include:
a) joints between steps and side rails must be tight
b) free of splinters, burrs and corrosion
c) safety feet present and in working condition
d) free of bent or broken rungs
e) free of splits or cracks in side rails
f) rungs and side rails free of oil and grease
g) metal spreader must be in working condition on step ladders
h) wooden ladders must not be painted
i) on extension ladders, the halyard, rope and pulley shall be in working order
j) on extension ladders, the locking paws shall be in good working condition
k) ladders with defects shall be removed from service immediately. Defective ladders shall be destroyed.
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