SCAFFOLDING SITE INSPECTION AUDIT - duplicate

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

SUPERVISION / INSPECTORS / WORKFORCE

• Has the Inspector undertaken inspection training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the scaffolders trained to CITB level 2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the workforce carrying current scaffolding ID cards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the supervisors trained and competent to CITB

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the supervisors carrying out daily recorded toolbox talks.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the inspectors following the F91 procedure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do coworkers need any in house training : Manual Handling/risk assessment/SG4.10/CITB/Inspection/Rescue from Height ........

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• Are all coworkers wearing correct: coveralls, glasses ,boots, gloves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the scaffolding hardhats Orange for working at height identification purposes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all coworkers wearing the correct double Lanyard harnesses

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the scaffolders have the correct tools and tool belts for the job

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do coworkers inspect PPE prior to the start of their shift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the harnesses inspected every six months by competent person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FOUNDATION AND SCAFFOLD STRUCTURE

• Is the foundation suitable for the structure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the sole boards adequate for the load

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all standards on base plates/screw jacks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the scaffold structure fit for purpose/sufficient strength & stability

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the scaffold structure have adequate scaffold ties

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there underground services Under the foundation of the scaffold ie: cables, drains, pipes etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient bracing in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all bracing at the correct angle of 45 degrees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all bracing within 300mm from the node point

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient plan bracing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the structure have sufficient transoms in place on non working lifts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the working platform have sufficient number of transoms in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are boards less than 2.7m supported by a minimum of 3 transoms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are 3.9m boards supported by a minimum of 4 transoms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is working platform fully boarded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the working platform free from tripping hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the working platform have sufficient dimensions to to allow safe working and safe passage of people and materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the working platform have toe boards (150mm) fully fitted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the scaffold boards confirm to BS2482

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the boards free from: splits/cracks/notches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the working platform fully hand railed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the top hand rail at a minimum height of 950mm / mid hand rail 470mm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the working platform have a swing gate/arm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the working platform at a minimum of 600mm wide

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the scaffold display a Scaff tag at the access point

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• As the tag been completed by the scaffold inspector

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Scaff tag current and in date (to be inspected every 7 days)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LADDERS & ACCESS AND EGRESS

• Is there sufficient stairways at any location of the scaffold

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the ladders in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ladder free from defects: splits/cracks/twists

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder supported by a minimum of 2 support transoms (top and bottom) & tied correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the ladder extend past the platform by approximately 1m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder set at the correct angle of 75 degrees (or4:1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder on a firm level surface with both stiles supported

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are access points clear from obstructions for access & egress

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder access fully boxed in

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do access points have the correct swing gates/arms/trapdoors in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SCAFFOLD SAFETY (HSE)

• Are all coworkers signed onto the permit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all coworkers know where to muster in a emergency

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a well stocked first aid cabinet on site and inspected weekly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all coworkers know the emergency plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the emergency numbers displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are coworkers carrying out risk assessments before starting work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all scaffolders working to SG4:10

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are coworkers aware of the dangers of adverse weather : High winds, Lightening, Sand-storms, Extremes of temperature, Wet or slippery surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Gin wheels and ropes maintained to the correct standards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all coworkers using the correct signs and barriers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all coworkers working to the correct manual handling regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all coworkers carrying H2S monsters

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a rescue plan and rescue equipment in place (SG:19)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SCAFFOLDING YARD & SITE HOUSEKEEPING

• Is the housekeeping at a acceptable level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In the scaffold yard are all materials clearly segregated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In the scaffold yard are all materials correctly signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the scaffold yard have a quarantine area ( with the correct signes)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the scaffold tube in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the scaffold boards in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the scaffold fittings in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all scaffold tube glavernised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the yard have the correct fitting bins

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATION My findings from the scaffolding audit I carried out on Ras Al Hamars project is the scaffolding does not meet the correct standards so it needs immediate attention to rectify the issues. My main concern regarding the scaffolding around the apartments is the structure and the strength of the scaffold at the base. As it stands at the moment it has the potential to buckle and collapse, as the subcortactor as taken out the main components which have considerably reduce its strength from the scaffold. Also the scaffolding needs to be tied into the building where possible as discussed yesterday with the site team I believe this is going to be resolved but it must be followed up. I will highlight below the main points which need to be resolved immediately. = SCAFFOLDING BASE NEEDS TO BE FULLY BRACED WITH COMPLETE LADGERS AND TRANSOMS (BOTTOM TWO LAFTS) = SCAFFOLD NEEDS TO BE TIED TO THE BUILDING THROUGH THE WINDOWS THIS WILL ALSO HELP ON THE DISMANTLE = SCAFFOLD NEED TO BE BRACED IN THE CORRECT WAY WITHIN 300m OF THE NODE POINT = SCAFFOLD LOADING BAY NEEDS TO BE HEAVY DUTY MORE MATERIAL REQUIRED (loading bays should be erected to a designed drawing) = SCAFFOLDING ACCESSES ARE INCORRECT PLEASE REFER TO PDO GUIDELINES = SCAFFOLDERS NOT YET COMPETENT = SCAFFOLD INSPECTORS NOT YET COMPETENT = SCAFFOLDING SUPERVISION NOT YET COMPETENT = SCAFFOLDERS WITHOUT THE CORRECT TOOLS = SCAFFOLDERS WITH INCORRECT HARNESSES/LANYARDS = SCAFFOLDING SELF CLOSING GATES, TRAPDOORS AND SWINGARMS TO BE ORDERED FOR SITE = OTHER TRADES i.e PAINTERS STOP DISMANTLING SCAFFOLD (this must be stopped immediately) MY RECOMMENDATIONS = TO HAVE A TRAINED AND COMPETENT PERSON OR PERSONS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES = TRAINING FOR ALL PERSONNEL INCLUDING SUPERVISION (please see PDO approval list) = PLACE AN ORDER FOR THE CORRECT TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ALSO PPE = TRAINED AND CONTENT PERSON OR PERSONS TO CARRY OUT REGULAR AUDITS ON THE SCAFFOLDING = ENSURE ALL SUBCONTRACTORS ARE WORKING TO THE CORRECT WORKING AT HEIGHT STANDARDS