Inspection Cycles

Ladders should be inspected and records completed based on how often they are used.

Pre-use checks are required every time a ladder is used, while formal visual inspections should be done as needed, depending on frequency of use and risk involved.

A general guideline for appropriate inspection cycles is:

• A ladder used daily should be inspected every 3 months.
• A ladder used weekly should be inspected every 6 months.
• A ladder used monthly or less should be inspected annually.