Damaged Ladder Parts:
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![Fiberglass rail close up of cracks found during inspections.]()
Fiberglass Rail Cracks Found!
During Ladder Inspection and Repair, our technicians look for hidden cracks due to degradation caused by UV damage, misuse, or ladder racks.
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![A rung has been separated due to misuse.]()
Rung Separated Due To Misuse
When ladders are dropped repeatedly, it can cause the rung to be separated from the boss section on ladders. This creates a potential safety hazard.
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![A combo ladder pin has rusted and worn down.]()
Combo Ladder Pin Degradation
Due to environmental factors, rusted combo ladder pins are common over time.
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![A foot from a ladder has excessive wear on the shoe of a ladder.]()
Excessive Wear On Shoe
This is caused by ladder feet swinging back and forth on ladder racks. This type of wear is usually hidden.
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![Damaged foot from dropping ladders.]()
Damaged Foot
Commonly caused by dropping ladders when unloading from work vehicle.
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![A before and after image of pad replacement on the feet of the ladder.]()
Before & After Foot Pad Replacement
Due to everyday wear & use of ladders, foot pads are the most common parts to replace. This is important for safety. Worn Pads (as you see on the left) will lose traction, compromise stability, and increase the risk of slips and falls.
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![An orange fiberglass ladder that was inspected and found missing rivets from the factory.]()
Missing Rivets from Factory
Even from the factory, it’s crucial to inspect even brand new ladders due to human error. As the image shows, there were missing rivets when this ladder was inspected.
