NJS Scaffolding - Statutory Scaffolding Inspection Report

• Client / Site

• Description of areas of scaffolding inspected

  Select Independent Loading Bays Ladder Tower Tower Birdcage Chimney Scaffold Special Structures

  • Independent
  • Loading Bays
  • Ladder Tower
  • Tower
  • Birdcage
  • Chimney Scaffold
  • Special Structures

• Specific Elevations or Areas

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Design Standard

• TG20:13 Compliance sheets, bespoke design drawings or Manufacturers Instructions available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the Scaffolds been built in accordance with the relevant standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Detail what action is to be taken

Foundations

• Are the ground conditions provided by the client suitable for the imposed loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, detail the recommended action to be taken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sole boards in place the correct dimensions and in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, detail the recommended action to be taken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have base plates or jacks been used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Standards

• Are the standards correctly plum and within the allowed erection tolerance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the joints staggered as per TG20 guidance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Detail what action is to be taken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the standard spacing's to Table 1 of TG20 and within the allowable erection tolerance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what action is to be taken

Ledgers

• Are the Ledgers level and within the allowed TG20 erection tolerance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If, what action can be taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the joints staggered in accordance with TG20 guidance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what action can be taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lift heights within the allowed erection tolerance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Transoms

• Are the transoms of the correct length and do they protrude 25mm past the coupler?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide information on what action is required if any

• Is there a transom fitted within 300mm of the node point at ledger braced standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, is any further action required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the transoms spaced correctly on boarded and non boarded lifts? (1.2m max)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what action is required?

Ledger, Façade and Plan Bracing

• Is all bracing connected within 300mm of the node point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, provide recommended action to be taken

• Is all bracing set at the correct intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, provide recommended action to be taken

• Is all bracing connected using load bearing fittings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, provide recommended action to be taken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ties

• Are all ties been set at the frequency of the compliance sheets or design drawing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what action is required to achieve compliance

• Have proof pull tests been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, investigate why this has not happened and take necessary action

• Where ties cannot be used are other systems in place to adequately restrain the scaffold?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide information on any necessary action required.

  Rakers

  Kentledge

  Other

Boarded Lifts

• Are the boards in good condition with no excessive splits, or notches or other damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the working platform free from gaps and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are internal gaps more than 225mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What remedial action is to be taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gaps between inside boards and main decks more than 50mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What remedial action is to be taken?

• Are all boards 2.13m and under secured prevent movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are inside standards flush with the platform or extend 1mtr above the working platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trip hazards present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What additional measures are required to minimise risks of trips or falls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all inside boards secured to prevent movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the boards supported at least 50mm past their last support but not exceeding 150mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what remedial actions are required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are self-closing gates or ladder traps fitted and used correctly at all ladder access locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what actions are to be taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Handrails, Toe Boards & Brick Guards

• Are Handrails and toe boards fitted where there is a risk of persons or materials falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What action is to be taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the handrails at the correct height 950mm with a gap not exceeding 470mm between the toe board and the handrails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what action is to be taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the handrails fixed on load bearing couplers and toe boards correctly secured at two fixing points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what action is required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the brick guards in good condition and correctly secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what action is required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladder/ System Staircase

• Have ladder towers been erected in accordance with the TG20 guidance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what remedial action is required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the ladders on a firm and even base and supported only by the stiles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what action is to be taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the ladders correctly secured in accordance with NASC Guidance at the top of the ladders using approved methods?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what action is required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the ladders protrude at least 1 mtr above the working platform? where this is not possible is there an adequate handhold provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what action is to be taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders free from significant defects or damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what action is to be taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the stair treads in sound condition and free from hazards that could cause harm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what action is to be taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the stair treads fixed securely with no movement?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what action is to be taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the landings complete with Handrails and toe boards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If system staircases are provided, have these been erected and tied in accordance with the MIM's

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, provide details of remedial action to be taken

Loading Bays

• Have the loading bays been erected in accordance wit the design provided or a manufacturers instruction manual?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what remedial action is required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the appropriate loading signage been fixed to the loading bay?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what action is to be taken?

• Is the opening gate, brick guards and toe boards all in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what action is to be taken?

Bridging

• Has bridging been installed in accordance with TG20:13 guidance or as per any bespoke design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not, what remedial action is required?

Special Structures

• Have any Non-TG20 or non-standard scaffolds been erected in accordance with a bespoke design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What remedial actions are required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Are materials and equipment stored in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If specific hazards are present, report issues to the site manager or relevant supervisor

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

Signage & Barriers

• Is appropriate signage fixed to the scaffolding: Loading Bay Signage; Incomplete Signage etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable Physical Barriers in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

SG4:15

• Has the scaffold been erected in accordance with SG4:15?<br>Are there single guardrails on all non working lifts, sufficient transoms on non-working lifts.<br>Is there a ladder access or other safe means of access/egress in place for the scaffold erectors to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If non-compliance with SG4 is noted this report should be referred to the H&S manager for review.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Inspector Sign Off

• Name

• Position / Competence

• Signature:

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