Scaffold Stair Inspection Check List

Are scaffold components and planking in safe condition for use and is plank graded for scaffold use?

Is the frame spacing and sill size capable of carrying intended loadings?

Have competent persons been in charge of erection?

Are sills properly placed and adequate size?

Have screw jacks been used to level and plumb scaffold instead of unstable objects such as concrete blocks, loose bricks, etc?

Are base plates and/or screw jacks in firm contact with sills and frame?

Is scaffold level & plumb?

Are all scaffold legs braced with braces properly attached?

Is guard railing in place on all open sides and ends?

Has proper access been provided?

Has overhead protection or wire screening been provided where necessary?

Has scaffold been tied to structure at least every 30' in length and 26' in height?

Have free standing towers been guyed or tied every 26' in height?

Have brackets and accessories been properly placed?

Brackets?

Putlogs?

Tube & Clamp?

All nuts & bolts tightened?

Is scaffold free of makeshift devices or ladders to increase height?

Are working level platforms fully planked between guard rails?

Does plank have minimum 12" overlap and extend 6" beyond supports?

Are toe boards installed properly?

Have hazardous conditions been provided for?

Power lines?

Wind loading?

Possible washout of footings?

Uplift and overturning moments due to placement of brackets, put logs , or other causes?