Ladder Inspection Form GM6407 at a glance
What it is: The Werner Co. Ladder Inspection Form GM6407 (© 2026, Rev D) is intended to provide awareness to the User about the importance of inspecting a ladder before each use.[2]
Where and when to file: Inspect a ladder before each use. This checklist does not alter or replace the Warnings or Instructions on your product, which should be read and understood before use. If you have any questions or concerns about the condition or safety of your ladder, take it out of service immediately and do not use it until you have consulted a safety professional or contacted Werner Co. Customer Care for further assistance.[2]
A filled-in Ladder Inspection Form GM6407 example: a step ladder fails its inspection

How to fill out Ladder Inspection Form GM6407, box by box
Customer receiving inspection
Step one: select ladder type
Step two: inspect before you climb

STEP TWO: INSPECT BEFORE YOU CLIMB. Mark YES or NO for each LOCATION under WHAT TO LOOK FOR.
STEPS/RUNGS: ALL. Missing, loose, cracked or bent.
RAILS: ALL. Cracked, bent, split or frayed / missing or loose rail shields.
LABELS: ALL. Missing or not readable.
BRACING: ALL. Missing, loose, bent or broken.
RIVETS / BRACING RIVETS: ALL. Rust, corrosion, loose or missing.
SHOES/FEET: ALL. Worn, bent, broken or missing.
HARDWARE: ALL. Missing, loose or broken.
FASTENERS: ALL. Rust, corrosion, loose or missing.
TOP: STEP, PODIUM, PLATFORM OR SPECIALTY ONLY. Cracked, loose, or missing.
SPREADERS/HINGES: STEP, PODIUM, PLATFORM OR SPECIALTY ONLY. Loose, bent or broken.
PLATFORM: PODIUM, PLATFORM OR SPECIALTY ONLY. Missing, loose, bent or broken.
SHOULDER BOLT: STEP, PODIUM, PLATFORM, OR SPECIALTY ONLY. Rust, corrosion or loose.
CASTERS: PODIUM, PLATFORM, OR SPECIALTY ONLY. Rust, corrosion or loose.
PAIL SHELF: STEP ONLY. Missing, loose, bent or broken.
RUNG LOCKS: EXTENSION ONLY. Missing, loose, bent or broken.
ROPE/PULLEY: EXTENSION ONLY. Missing, loose, bent or broken.
OUTRIGGERS: SPECIALTY ONLY. Missing, rust, corrosion or loose for scaffolding.
LOCKS: SPECIALTY ONLY. Missing, loose, bent or broken.
Sources
[1] Ladder Inspection Form GM6407 (Rev D), Werner Co. (the Official source link on this page).
[2] Ladder Inspection Form instructions (GM6407 Rev D), Werner Co..




