Which records should be kept for an aerial device?

• A. Employee weekly schedule.
• B. Pre-use inspection logs, maintenance and repair records, annual load test results, service history, and any corrective actions.
• C. Fuel receipts.
• D. None of the above.

Answer: (B)

Maintaining an aerial device requires thorough documentation that proves the equipment is safe, compliant, and traceable. Pre-use inspections document daily checks to ensure controls, safety devices, hydraulics, and structural components are in good condition before each lift. Maintenance and repair records show what work has been done, what parts were replaced, and any issues that were addressed, providing a clear history that supports safe operation. Annual load test results are essential to verify the lift can safely handle its rated capacities and to confirm the device meets required performance standards over time. A service history ties all maintenance activities together, helping you spot trends and plan future upkeep. Corrective actions capture problems found and the steps taken to fix them, ensuring issues don’t recur and that safety remains the priority.

Other records like a weekly employee schedule don’t reflect the device’s safety readiness, and fuel receipts don’t address maintenance or compliance. So the set of records listed above is what should be kept.