![]() However, ladders are almost always used on those jobs too where they are needed. Of course some contractors have a 'ladders last' policy and discourage the use of them. For example, their internal policy may be a weekly inspection except when an owner, or GC, requires it to happen more frequently -perhaps daily. ![]() Sometimes a contractor's approach will vary from one job to the next. ![]() With that said, in construction in particular we see our customers take different approaches to meeting the 'periodic' requirement for ladder inspection.įor example, some organization's require an inspection by the above mentioned competent person to take place every week, whilst others require it daily. It's not for us to interpret the standard, we simply provide the tools to deliver your internal policy. What strikes us is the specificity of the General Industry standard, it requires an inspection 'before initial use' inspection, vs the 'periodic' requirement in Construction. The OSHA requirement for ladder inspections actually depends on whether you are in Construction or General Industry. If you are unsure of the best approach for inspecting your ladders, and the underpinning OSHA regulations, don't worry, you're not alone! Here's a quick guide on what’s required and how to meet the standard. ![]() The OSHA Standards for Ladder Inspections ![]()
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