Scaffold Inspection

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Scaffold Supplier

• Photo of Scaffold

  Media

Base

• Does the base need inspecting at this audit?

  Yes

  No

• Is the scaffold on a solid base?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does each standard have a base plate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sole plates of correct dimensions being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sole plate on solid ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Geometry

• Does the geometry want inspecting at this audit

  Yes

  No

• Are the standards vertical?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the ledgers and transoms horizontal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the ledger and/or standard joints no more than 1/3 into the bay?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the transoms correctly spaced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the clamps within 300mm of the node?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the transoms pretrude a minimum 50mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Bracing

• Does the bracing want inspecting at this audit?

  Yes

  No

• Is the ledger bracing fitted on alternate pairs of standards for the full height of the scaffold?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ledger bracing fitted to every other bay?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the facade bracing fixed to every lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the facade bracing fitted along the face of the scaffold at least every 5 bays?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the facade bracing set at between 35 and 55 degrees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Tubes and Fittings

• Do the tubes and fittings need inspecting at this audit?

  Yes

  No

• Are the tubes and fittings used in good condition (rust free)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the correct couplers been used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fittings tightened sufficiently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are check couplers fitted as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Access

• Does the access need inspecting at this audit?

  Yes

  No

• Is access provided to full height of the scaffold?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder at a slope of 75 degrees or 1:4 ratio base to height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the head securely tied and feet on a firm and level base?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the ladders rise at least 1.05m (3 rungs) above each platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the ladders undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Platforms

• Do the platforms want inspecting at this audit?

  Yes

  No

• Are the supports/transoms correct and evenly distributed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the overhang a minimum of 50mm (max 150mm)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the boards sound? (No nothched or cut boards)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are board ends strapped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lapped boards safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the boards secure? (Tied)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gap from board to wall within 225mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Guard Rails and Toe Boards

• Do the guard rails and toe boards need inspecting at this audit?

  Yes

  No

• Are the guard rails secured to the inside of the standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guard rails fixed at least 950mm above the level of the platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is intermediate side protection provided so that there is no vertical gap exceeding 470mm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toe boards fitted to all platforms and at least 150mm high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the toe boards secured to the inside of the standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Loading and loading bays?

• Do the loading bays and loading of materials need inspecting at this audit?

  Yes

  No

• Is the erected scaffold correct for its intended use?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a loading bay?

  Yes

  No

• Is it fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does it have the correct guards/gates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it loaded within the load limits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the loads on the platform evenly distributed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stacked materials secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ties

• Do the ties need to be inspected at this audit? (Only inspect if ties are present)

  Yes

  No

• Have sufficent ties been used in accordance with current regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ties fixed with right angle couplers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ties attached to both inner and outer standards or ledger?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scafftag

• Does the scafftag need inspecting at this audit?

  Yes

  No

• Is the scafftag prominently displayed at all access points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the details of the scafftag been completed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the inspections been written in and signed by an authorised person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the inspection frequencies in accordance with the regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Comments

• Any further comments or recommendations arising from this inspection?

  Yes

  No

• Comment:

• Add any additional relevant photos

  Media

• Have all required corrective actions been added as Actions to this inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please add any corrective actions to the appropriate questions above before completing this report

• Add photo of signed scafftag

  Media

• Name & Signature of Inspector

  Sign