NJS SCAFFOLDING LTD (SCAFFOLD AUDIT)

Is a temporary works design in place in accordance to relevant BS EN standards and adhering to TG 20:13

Are there any matters that could give rise to a risk to the health and safety of any person/s

Can the rectifications be carried out safely? If not enter why and the names of those who have been informed (on site and NJS personnel)

1.1 Are the foundations firm and level and comply to compaction (KPA) standards?

1.2 Does each standard have sole board, Screw jack or Base plate

1.3 Are Timber sole boards of the correct dimensions and in good order ( no splits) (450mm long on firm compacted ground or 765mm on soft ground TG 20:13)

1.4 is the scaffold protected from site plant and traffic

1.5 Are standards vertical ? TG 20:13

1.6 Are Ledgers horizontal

1.7 Are transoms horizontal

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

1.9 Are joints in the ledgers staggered and not in the same bay, and no more than 1/3 into the bay.

2.0 Are the transoms correctly spaced as per Tg 20:13

2.1 is the overhang a minimum of 50mm or maximum of 150mm for 38mm boards

2.2 Are splits in the boards less than 300mm as per TG 20

2.3 Are the boards in sound and good condition as per BS EN Standards

2.4 If boards are lapped over others, are they safe from trip hazards

2.5 Are the boards secure

2.6 Are all boards banded at both ends

2.7 Have deadmen tubes been secured correctly

2.8 Has ledger bracing been fitted correctly with load bearing couplers on alternative pairs of standards for the full height of the scaffold

2.9 Have facade bracing been fitted to every lift within 300mm of node points

3.0 Has bracing been installed as per design

3.1 are all of the scaffold tubes used in good condition (no rust) and the right size tube used in correct locations

3.2 Do the fittings adhere to BS EN 74 and are they fitted with correct torque

3.3 have checker fittings been installed where required as per TG 20

3.4 Do tubes extend more than 25mm through couplers

3.5 Have rakers been installed correctly

3.6 has access and egress been provided to full height of scaffold

3.7 have ladders been installed to 75 degrees maximum and are they secured correctly and project at least 1.05m above lift

3.8 Are ladders in compliant condition

3.9 Is the scaffolding correct for its intended use

4.0 Are the standards correctly spaced for loadings

4.1 Have sufficient ties been used in accordance to company policy and TG 20:13 ( every other lift and every other pair of standards every 4m)

4.2 Have drilled anchors been tested in line with TG 4:11 and pull test certificates provided

4.3 Have tested ties been tagged

4.4 are guard rails minimum 950mm above lift level

4.5 is the gap between guard rail and mid rails 470mm or less

4.6 is the work area clean and tidy

4.7 are working areas clear of trip hazards

4.8 IS there a first use inspection and handover certificate in place

4.9 is max load capacity of this type of scaffold communicated to all employees and others

I confirm the contents of this report have been discussed with myself and i am aware of any defects highlighted in the body of this report