SPC Scaffolding Inspection V3

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SCAFFOLDING INSPECTION

A suitably trained, qualified and competent person will carry out at least weekly inspections of all scaffolds as detailed in this document in pursuance of Work at Height Regulations 2005. A handover certificate must be obtained from the scaffolding company, scaffolding should not be used without a handover certificate. Scaffolds will be inspected every seven days and following high winds, adverse weather conditions, substantial addition, dismantling or alteration and after any other event likely to have affected the strength or stability. The scaffold should not be used until all observations identified have been rectified by a competent contractor and scaffolding has been re-inspected. All inspections are to be carried out in line with Safe Working Practices and Risk Assessments. Checks should only be completed from safe working areas.

Contract Name
Job Number
Location and description of scaffold
Company Name
Contractor name on site
Date of inspection
Inspection carried out by:

INSPECTION CHECKLIST - If no is selected, please provide observation details.

Is there a current Sacftag located on the equipment?
Observations.
Footing are on firm, even ground.
Observations.
All base plates are in position.
Observations.
All sole boards / pads are in position.
Observations.
Footings have not been undermined by other works, plant, weather conditions etc.
Observations.
All standards / uprights are plumb.
Observations.
All standards / uprights are not jointed in the same bay.
Observations.
Standards / uprights are correctly spaced.
Observations.
Standards / uprights are in good condition and not damaged.
Observations.
Ledgers are level.
Observations.
Ledgers joints are staggered.
Observations.
Ledger joints visually appear secure.
Observations.
Ledger joints are all in good condition and not damaged.
Observations.
Correct and sufficient ledger and facade bracing is in position.
Observations.
Bracing visually appears secure.
Observations.
Transoms / put logs are correctly spaced.
Observations.
Transoms / put logs visually appear secure.
Observations.
Transoms / put logs have sufficient support.
Observations.
Couplings are correctly fitted.
Observations.
Couplings visually appear secure.
Observations.
Couplings are in good condition and not showing any signs of damage.
Observations.
No check couplings.
Observations.
Bridles are correctly spaced.
Observations.
Bridles have correct couplings.
Observations.
Bridles are adequately supported.
Observations.
Boards are in good condition.
Observations.
Boarding is complete.
Observations.
Boarding adequately supported.
Observations.
All ties in place.
Observations.
All ties visually appear secure.
Observations.
Double guard rails in position at correct height.
Observations.
Toe boards at correct height.
Observations.
Guard rails and toe boards visually appear secure.
Observations.
No guard rails or toe boards missing.
Observations.
Gate access sufficient and safe.
Observations.
Ladders in good condition.
Observations.
Ladders at correct length.
Observations.
Ladders tied safely.
Observations.
Ladder trap in place.
Observations.
Has lighting been provided and correctly situated.
Observations.
Is there correct safety tape in place.
Observations.
Are safety caps fitted where required.
Observations.
Has netting been fitted where required.
Observations.
Additional Comments.
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