Title Page

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

Scaffold type

  • Scaffold type

Foundations

  • Is scaffold on a level surface?

  • Sole and base plates in place?

  • Jacks used?

Ties

  • Sufficient ties in place?

  • Ties tested?

  • Rakers or buttresses?

Bracing

  • Facade - every 6 bays - sound condition?

  • Ledger - alternate bays - sound condition?

Standards

  • Standards plumb & correct bay centres

  • Sound condition & joints staggered

Ledgers

  • Ledgers level & sound condition?

  • Joints staggered (on tube and fitting)

  • Fittings correct / tight

Transoms

  • Correct spacing & fittings

Platforms

  • Toe boards in place & secure

  • Boards suitable, supported & secure

  • No gaps in boards

Guard rails

  • Minimum height of guard rail (950mm)

  • Maximum gap between guard rails (470mm)

Access

  • Ladders secured, sound condition & correct angle

  • Ladders 1m above platform

  • Safety gates in place?

Other issues

  • Housekeeping

  • Other components e.g. Hoists / netting / loading bays

Overall

  • Is the scaffold safe for use?

  • Details of any action to be taken

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