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Swing Stage Pre-Inspection
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Jobsite Name:
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Jobsite Location:
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Contact Phone Number:
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Inspected By:
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Signature:
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Date:
GENERAL CONDITIONS
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Is equipment damaged?
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Is The Equipment Overloaded?
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The equipment is not altered in any way.
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Is equipment overloaded?
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The equipment is not used for any purposes or in ways other than for what it was intended.
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Communication with workers on the platform is available.
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A competent person qualified in the use of suspended scaffolds supervises all the suspended scaffold systems that must be erected, altered, and dismantled.
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Unattended platforms are secured and power is disconnected to prevent unauthorized use.
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All required labels are present and clearly legible.
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All connection hardware is in good working condition with properly installed<br>locking devices.
RIGGING EQUIPMENT
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The structure is able to support the loads imposed by the rigging equipment.
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The rigging equipment is properly designed for the application and has been correctly assembled and installed per the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Additional safety precautions are taken when welding from a suspended scaffold.
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All temporary rigging equipment is properly tied back to a structurally sound anchorage.
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Davits, sockets, or other permanent equipment are erected and installed correctly, and inspections are current.
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When using counterweighted outrigger beams, the number of counterweights match the outreach and hoist rated load capacity per the counterweight formula.
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All welds are in good condition.
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All components are undamaged and are in good working condition. All mounting holes are free from deformation and/or cracks.
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Steel parts do not have penetrating rust.
SUSPENDED PLATFORM
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The platform is properly designed for the application and has been correctlyassembled per the manufacturer’s instructions or design drawings.
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The platform stirrups are in line with the rigging equipment.
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The live load does not exceed the platform rated load capacity.
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All visible welds are in good condition and not visibly cracked, torn, or excessively corroded.
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All components are in good order, and there are no missing, bent or damaged parts.
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All mounting holes are free from deformation.
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The hardware is grade 5 or better and in good working condition; the lock nuts are not worn.
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The stirrup sheaves, bearings, and inlet wire rope guides are in good condition.
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The wire rope is properly reeved through the sheaves.
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The deck is free from excessive debris that could cause a slipping hazard or affect the load capacity and/or proper functioning/installation of the component(s).
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The platform is free from chemical corrosion and excessive abrasion damage.
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When working near live power lines, a safe distance must be maintained. Check with the local authority when working near exposed power lines. A minimum clearance of 10 feet is required between scaffold equipment and power lines
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Weather conditions are acceptable for safe use of the platform. Wind speeds do not exceed 25 mph for a multi-point suspended platform
HOISTS, WIRE ROPE, AND POWER
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The hoists are properly selected for the application and have been correctly installed per the manufacturer’s instructions.
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The manufacturer’s operating instructions have been read, understood, and are available for reference.
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The daily tests have been performed according to the hoist operating manual.
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The hoists are in proper working order.
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The electric cable and/or air hose connections are secured, have been inspected, and are safe for use.
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The power supply is adequate for the number and type of hoists being used.
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The wire rope has been inspected and is in good working condition.
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The length of the wire rope is appropriate for the specific job and is properly attached to the support equipment. All fittings are checked under load.
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Strain reliefs are present and connected.
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The emergency stop and secondary brake operate correctly.
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All operators have been properly trained.
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Controlled descent is tested and is working properly.
FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM
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Workers use proper fall arrest equipment at all times.
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Each vertical lifeline has been inspected for safe use and is correctly installed with edge protection to an independent anchor point capable of holding a 5,000 pound ultimate load.
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Each rope grab is correctly installed and operating properly, and the size is compatible with the lifeline.
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Each full body harness is properly inspected and adjusted.
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Each shock-absorbing lanyard is inspected and is installed correctly for safe use.
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An emergency rescue plan has been developed and reviewed.
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Fall arrest equipment will be used around unguarded areas where a fall of 6' or more exists.