Scaffolding Inspection Checklist

Inspected by (designated competent person):

Has this work location been examined before the start of work operations and have all the appropriate precautions
been taken? e.g. checking for: overhead obects! falling or tripping ha"ards! uneven ground! opening onto a door.
#ill fall protection be re$uired when using this scaffold?
Has the scaffold been setup according to manufacturer%s instructions?
General Rules for All Scaffolds YES NO
Not
Applicable
&caffold components can support at least four times their maximum intended load.
&caffold is fully planked' (o more that )* gap between planks.
+latform is at least ), inches wide ()- inches on pump acks).
.uardrails are used or personal fall arrest system is used! if work height is /0 feet.
.uardrail system: 1oprail 2idrail 1oeboard! +osts
&caffold is )3* or less from face of work! if workers remove front guardrails (),* for
plasterers).
+lanks do not extend past the ends of the scaffold frames more than )- inches.
4asters are locked before work begins.
#ork platform free of clutter! mud! snow! oil or any tripping ha"ard.
2inimum power line clearance ()5 feet)
If the scaffold is defective! has it been removed from service and tagged out?
General Rules for Supported Scaffolds
Height to base width ratio is: 6ess than 3:) (no guying! ties! or braces re$uired)
7ver 3:) scaffolds are restrained from tipping by guying! tying! or bracing.
8ll scaffold frames and uprights use base plates (mud sills re$uired if on dirt)
9ootings are level! sound! and rigid. (o settling has occurred.
:nstable obects such as blocks! bricks! buckets! etc. are not used as work platforms
or to support scaffolds.
8re riggers secured and installed correctly?
General Rules for Access
(o more than -% step up or down or a )3* step across to get on or off a platform.
6adder first rung is not more than -3* above the ground.
Hook'on and attachable ladders are designed for the scaffold.
8dd'on ladders must have a rung length of at least )) ;*
<uilt in ladders (part of the scaffold frames) must have a rung length of at least ,*.
=ungs line'up vertically for the entire height of the scaffold.
4ross braces are not used for climbing up or down from the scaffold.