Paragon Scaffold Stair Tower Inspection Form

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Stair Tower Loading Capacity - Number of People to use evenly distributed on Stair.

• Does this stair tower serve a multiple purpose i.e. access and work platform, or access only? NOTE: if this is a multipurpose stair tower then there must be provisions made for falling object protection Access only.

Stairway Type Ladders ( Frame Scaffold Stairs)

• Is the Rest platform less than 12 ft apart vertically?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps a minimum 16 inches wide and line up vertically in each flight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

System Scaffold Stair Tower (Systems Scaffold)

• Are stringers installed at a 40 - 60 degree angle?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is there 18 inches between stair rails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails in place at the open sides and ends of each landiing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a landing platform that measures a minimum of 18 inches x 18 inches at each landing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Stair Tower Items

• Is the bottom step not more than 24 inches above the scaffold supporting level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all treads and rest platforms or landings have a slip resistant surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the scaffold been erected on a adequate , firm footing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For stair towers that are free standing, do they meet the 4 to 1 base to height ratio? 1926.451 (c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For Stair Towers that exceed the 4 to 1 ratio, has the proper form of securing the tower been used (wall ties, guy wires, bracing or equivalent means)? 1926.451 (c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the wall ties been installed at a horizontal member that supports the inner and outer legs? 1926.451 (c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the stair tower have a uniform tread depth, within a 1/4 inch for each flight of stairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the stair tower have a uniform riser height, within a 1/4 inch for each flight of stairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• NOTE: riser height may have a larger variation at the top step and bottom step of the entire stair system, but not at the top step and bottom step at each flight.

Stair Rails and Hand Rails Requirments

• All areas that require handrails have a minimum of a top rail and mid rail?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a top rail that can serve as a hand rail if a separate hand rail isn't provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The handrail is installed at least 28 inches but not more than37 inches in height?<br>NOTE: stair rail height is measured from the upper surface of the stair rail to the front edge surface of the tread ( in line with the face of the riser at the forward edge of the tread)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the stair rail/handrail system have a surface that prevents employees from being injured by punctures or lacerations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All handrails are attached so they do not create a projection hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails provide a adequate handhold for employees to grasp to avoid falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Falling Object Protection 1926.451 (h)

• Have falling object hazards been eliminated according to 1926.451?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have toe boards been installed to prevent falling objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where required , have screens or netting been installed to protect employees from falling objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toe boards at least 3 1/2" tall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A