Which statement about annual inspections is true?

• A. They should occur weekly.
• B. They should occur daily.
• C. They should occur annually.
• D. They are optional.

Answer: (C)

Annual inspections are performed once a year to verify the safety and reliability of all components, including anchors, lines, carabiners, harnesses, and rigging. This formal check looks for wear, damage, corrosion, or any issues that daily use might miss and ensures everything meets safety standards. Between these yearly inspections, staff can do routine daily visual checks to identify obvious problems, but these do not replace the required annual inspection. Therefore, stating that inspections happen annually is correct, and they are not optional or performed more frequently as the standard requirement.