NJS Brickwork & Scaffolding, SCAFFOLD HANDOVER CHECKLIST

Does the supporting structure adequate to support the scaffold loads and integrity

Are sole boards in good condition and fully supported by the foundation

Have needles and ties been installed to the scaffold design.

Is the scaffold square and plumb?

There are gaps on the scaffold that exceed the AS1576 and SCOP 2009 limit of 225mm.

Has the scaffold been built with the correct components as per scaffold plan > 4m, inclusive of facade and end bracing, kickboards, containment (mesh or Brickguards) with containment mesh sufficient ties installed to Australian standards. No more than 2m of containment past your last tie.

Is there safe access and egress to all scaffolds and working platforms.<br>

Have all tie anchors been tested at every handover to 50kn. <br>These tie tests must be documented at time of handover on the tie checklist.

Is the scaffold suitable for the load rating required.

Are all penetrations handrailed off or covered and secured with AS1576 and SCOP2009 approved materials.

Are all lap boards in good order and are secured correctly

Are all full height face bracing fitted to end of scaffolds and at least to every third bay or as required per scaffold plan.

Are incomplete scaffolds blocked off and appropriate signage applied.

The scaffold that has been Erected or Adapted by NJS is fully compliant and meets the requirements of AS1576, AS4576 and SCOP 2009.