--- title: Many Worksites use Aerial Lifts. How many use the right Inspection Checklist? description: Aerial lift inspections are required by law in Canada. Learn why they matter, how often to inspect, and how The Checker’s checklist book makes compliance easy. image: https://www.thechecker.net/hubfs/aerial%20work%20platform.png --- [![the-checker-grey-300](https://www.thechecker.net/hubfs/the-checker-grey-300.png) ](https://www.thechecker.net/) [ Login ](https://store.thechecker.net/login.php) [ GET A DEMO ](https://www.thechecker.net/demo) 3 min read ## [Many Worksites use Aerial Lifts. How many use the right Inspection Checklist?](https://www.thechecker.net/stories/blog/many-worksites-use-aerial-lifts.-how-many-use-the-right-inspection-checklist) by [Shawn Macpherson](https://www.thechecker.net/stories/blog/author/shawn-macpherson) ![](https://www.thechecker.net/hubfs/aerial%20work%20platform.png) Aerial lifts are everywhere—scissor lifts, boom lifts, vertical mast lifts. But what most companies **don’t know** is that there’s already a ready-to-use, professionally developed inspection checklist book designed just for them. You don’t need to create your own forms. You don’t need to worry about compliance gaps. You don’t need to start from scratch. **The Checker’s Aerial Work Platform Inspection Book** is purpose-built to help you meet Canadian safety regulations, follow CSA standards, and keep your workers safe. It’s fast, field-ready, and proven. And it exists because inspecting aerial platforms is smart (and required by law). ### Why Aerial Lift Inspections Are Non-Negotiable Inspections are often seen as paperwork. But for aerial lifts, proper maintenance is the difference between safe operation and serious injury. These machines are heavy, complex, and designed to carry people far off the ground. A single oversight can result in a fall, a tip-over, or a crush incident. #### Protecting Workers from Serious Hazards Inspections help prevent the most common risks: - - Sudden mechanical failure - - Incorrect tire pressure or worn treads - - Faulty emergency controls - - Unstable platform setup - - Contact with overhead power lines One missed issue can be the cause of a tragic accident. Daily inspections help catch problems before they become dangerous. #### Meeting Legal Requirements Across Canada, occupational health and safety regulations require: - - A **daily inspection** by a trained operator - - More **frequent inspections** if the equipment has been idle for a period - - An **annual inspection and certification** by a professional engineer for specific types of lifts These are not guidelines. They are obligations under the law. Without proper documentation, you may face penalties, fines, or worse—legal liability following an incident. ### Inspections That Meet the Standard and Save You Time You could create your own checklist. You could guess what to include. Or you could use a system that’s already trusted by hundreds of safety teams across the country. The [**Aerial Work Platform Inspection Checklist Book**](https://store.thechecker.net/product_info.php?cPath=7_17&products_id=28) from The Checker includes everything you need to do it right: - **- 150 detailed inspections** per book - - A **standardized layout** that works across your team - **- Room for notes and observations** on every inspection - **- Carbonless two-copy pages** so you always have a backup - - Compatible with **weather-resistant storage pouches** to protect your checklists on-site No formatting. No printing. No guesswork. Just open the book and start inspecting. ### Prefer Digital? We’ve Got That Covered Too. For teams using tablets or smartphones, **The Checker’s inspection software** offers a digital solution that is flexible and scalable. You can: - - Create customized inspections for any lift model - - Schedule recurring inspections with reminders - - Assign inspections to operators or locations - - Track issues in real time - - Generate reports to support audits and corrective actions Whether you use our printed books or digital tools, or both, The Checker helps you stay compliant and consistent. ### One Simple Tool. One Safer Workday at a Time. If you use aerial work platforms on your job sites, inspections are already a part of your responsibility. The only question is whether your process is helping you or putting you at risk. Using The Checker means: - - No missed steps - - No homemade forms - - No uncertainty about compliance **The right checklist already exists. 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