Evolve - Scaffold Inspection Report

Is the scaffold on a solid base

Does each standard have a base plate

Are sole plates of correct dimensions being used

Is the sole plate on solid ground

Are the standards vertical

Are the ledgers and transoms horizontal

Are the joints in the standards staggered and not in the same bay

Are the joints no more than a 1/3 into a bay

Are the transoms correctly spaced

Are the supports correct and evenly distributed

Is the overhang a min. of 50mm (max 150mm for 38mm boards)

Are the boards in good condition

Are lapped boards safe

Are the boards secure

Is the ledger bracing fitted on alternate pairs of standards for the full height of the scaffold

Is the longitudinal or façade bracing fixed to every lift

Is the longitudinal or facade brace fitted along the face of the scaffold at least every 5 bays

Is the longitudinal or facade bracing set at between 35deg and 55deg

Are the tubes and fittings in good condition

Have the correct couplers been used

Are all fittings tightened sufficiently

Are check couplers fitted as required

Is access provided to full height of the scaffold

Is the ladder at a slope of 75deg or 1:4 ratio base to height

Is the head securely tied and feet on a firm and level base

Do the ladders rise at least 1.05m above each platform

Are the ladders undamaged

Is the erected scaffold correct for its intended use

Are loads on the platform evenly distributed

Are stacked materials secure

Have sufficient ties been used in accordance with current regulations

Are ties attached to both inner and outer standards or ledgers

Are the rails secured to the inside of standards

Are rails fixed at least 950mm above the level of the platform

Are toe boards fitted to all platforms and at least 150mm high

Are toe boards secured to the inside of the standard

Is intermediate side protection provided so that there is no vertical gap exceeding 470mm

Is the Scafftag prominently displayed at all access points

Have the details on the Scafftag been completed correctly

Have the inspections been signed by an authorised person

Are the inspection frequencies in accordance with the regulations