Static Scaffold General Scaffold

Inspection Checklist
This checklist assists in the inspection of scaffolds to ensure they are
properly maintained and safe

Inspected By: Inspection Date:

Scaffold Owner Erected/Installed By:

Scaffold Location: Project Name/No.

Yes / No /
1 Scaffold Vicinity
N/A
1.1 Are scaffolds physically protected from the risk of collision and/or damage

1.2 Has the scaffold been designed and independently verified by a qualified person?

1.3 Have sufficient safeguards against electric powerlines been provided?

1.4 Is there sufficient control over vehicle movement?

1.5 Is there sufficient control over crane operation?

1.6 Are there sufficient controls for the storage, handling and use of hazardous chemicals

1.7 Are scaffolds erected a safe distance away from trenches or excavations?

Yes / No /
2 Basic design and use
N/A
2.1 Is the supporting structure in good condition?

2.2 Has a handover certificate been completed for the scaffold?

2.3 Has the scaffold been inspected at least every 30 days?

2.4 Have non-working platforms been blocked off?

2.5 Is the maximum allowed loading on each working platform known?

Yes / No /
3 Foundations
N/A
Is the scaffold built on solid ground? If built on soft ground, are soleboards used to
3.1
properly distribute the load?
If on soft ground, are sole boards being used to distribute the load evenly e.g.
3.2
unstable ground, gaps?
3.3 Are there sufficient soleboards?
3.4 Are the soleboards secure?
3.5 Are there sufficient baseplates?

3.6 Are the baseplates secure?

3.7 Are soleboards and baseplates inspected after rain events?

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Static Scaffold General Scaffold
Inspection Checklist
This checklist assists in the inspection of scaffolds to ensure they are
properly maintained and safe

Yes / No /
4 Scaffold structure
N/A
4.1 Are the standards bearing firmly?

4.2 Is the scaffold erected plumb, level and square?

4.3 Is the longitudinal/face bracing adequate?

4.4 Is the transverse/end bracing adequate?

4.5 Are the joints in standards correctly positioned?

4.6 Are the joints in standards correctly secured (special duty or hung scaffold)?

4.7 Are the lift heights correct?

4.8 Is the bracing adequate?

4.9 Is the scaffold sufficiently stable?

4.10 Are the ties correctly positioned and correctly fixed?

Yes / No /
5 Platforms
N/A
5.1 Does the scaffold have the required number of working platforms?

5.2 Are all platforms fully planked?

5.3 Are the working platforms at the required locations?
5.5 Are the platforms clear of other equipment/objects?
5.6 Are the platform dimensions suitable for the intended work?
5.7 Are lapped planks secured from uplift?
5.8 Are overlapped planks supported by 150-300mm?
5.9 Is the gap between the scaffold platform and the building less than 225mm?
5.10 Are hop-ups installed at the correct height?
5.11 Are hop-up tie bars installed?
5.12 Are the platforms correctly constructed?
5.13 Are planks secured against wind?
Yes / No /
6 Edge protection
N/A
6.1 Is there adequate edge protection?
6.2 Are kickboards fitted where an object could fall 2m or more?
Are guardrails (handrail) between 900mm-1100mm from the platform and mid-rails
6.3
halfway between guardrail and platform?
Is a self-closing gate is provided where fixed edge protection is absent due to a
6.4
ladder or stairway?

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Static Scaffold General Scaffold
Inspection Checklist
This checklist assists in the inspection of scaffolds to ensure they are
properly maintained and safe

Yes / No /
7 Access and egress
N/A
7.1 Is there safe access and egress to every scaffold platform?
7.2 Are temporary stairways correctly installed?
7.3 Are portable ladders of an industrial grade, serviceable and correctly installed?
7.4 Are access ways and access platforms correctly installed?
7.5 Is a scafftag positional at all major access points?
Yes / No /
8 Containment sheeting
N/A
8.1 Is containment sheeting provided where objects could fall?
8.2 Has the scaffold been designed for wind loading on containment sheeting?
8.3 Are the fixing ties secure?
8.4 Are there any rips or tears?
8.5 Are the overlap joints satisfactory?
Yes / No /
9 General fitness for purpose
N/A
9.1 Is there adequate provision for material handling?
9.2 Is there adequate protection from falling debris/objects?
9.3 Has the scaffold been adequately designed to support all attachments?
9.4 Are all approaches and platforms effectively lit?

Non-conformances / Corrective Actions By Whom By When

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