Scaffold Inspection Checklist
  • Daily Scaffold Inspection Checklist

  • Date*
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  • Ladder or other suitable means of access is in place*
  • Scaffold near construction traffic ways are protected*
  • All footings level, rigid, and capable of supporting the load*
  • Sill are proper size, in place and centered under base plates*
  • Screw-jacks have firm contact with frame and base plates pinned to frame*
  • Scaffold is plumb and level*
  • Height to base ration exceeds 3 to 1 and scaffold is restrained from tipping*
  • Legs are braces and braces are properly attached*
  • Platforms extend within 16" of the finished face of the building*
  • All working levels are fully planked, at least 18" wide, and not used if slippery*
  • Planks overlap at least 12" and overlap is over a bearer*
  • Plank overhand is 6"-12" on 10' plank and 6"-18" on planks longer than 10'*
  • Cleats are installed on the end of planks when planks don't overhang at least 6"*
  • Planks don't deflect more than 2" in the middle and are in good condition*
  • Gaps between planks are not greater than 1"*
  • Guardrails are in place on sides and ends of platforms or workers protect by a personal fall arrest system*
  • Workers below are protected with screens or barricades*
  • Toe boards are in place when required access/egress is below or potential for material to fall on other workers*
  • Scaffolds, materials, and workers are at least 10' away from power lines*
  • Other companies using scaffold have signed the equipment loan and indemification form*
  • Rolling Scaffolds

    Below is a checklist for rolling scaffolds
  • Other companies using scaffold have signed the equipment loan and indemification form*
  • Diagonal braces in place to keep from racking when being moved*
  • Floor holes covered, secured and marked*
  • All wheels are locked and operate*
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