Scaffolding Audit

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Scaffolds are extremely useful, but with its many benefits comes the danger of falliing, collapsing or scaffold overturning. A scaffold inspection checks for damages, pending repairs and usage conditions of the scaffold. These inspections are perfomed on a regular basis and become a part of comprehensive maintenance schedule

General

Date

Picture of scaffold being audited

Yes No Na

Scaffold age

Yes No Na

Is the scaffold supporting ground solid and flat?

Yes No Na

Are there any traces of standing water or wash out?

Yes No Na

Are the scaffold plates in place?

Yes No Na

Are the sole plates made of timber or solid wood?

Yes No Na

Add plate photo

Do the scaffolds have plumb standards?

Yes No Na

Are ledgers and transoms locked?

Yes No Na

Add photo

Is the point of access easily visible?

Yes No Na

Is the point of egress easily visible?

Yes No Na

Are the stairs and ladders easily identified?

Yes No Na

Is there a sign of scaffolding falling out?

Yes No Na

Photo

Is deck height satisfactory?

Yes No Na

Are tags in place?

Yes No Na

Are tags attached closed to access and egress points?

Yes No Na

Are tags signed off as complete?

Yes No Na

Photo of tag

Are internal fall zones secure with handrails?

Yes No Na

Add photo of handrails

Is adequate edge protection available?

Yes No Na

Add photo of scaff decks

Are ties in place

Yes No Na

Are scaffolds well-secured using ties?

Yes No Na

Are workers aware of load capacity?

Yes No Na

Is the scaffold being used as per its load capacity?

Yes No Na

Are shade cloths securely attached?

Yes No Na

Is hoarding or shade cloth free from rips or tears?

Yes No Na

Add photo of shade cloth

Add photo of scaffold bay

Is debris removed from below the scaffold at end of each shift?

Yes No Na

Is there adequate space to dismantle and stack the scaffold before returning?

Yes No Na

Does the scaffold feel stable?

Yes No Na

Are there any visible fall zones?

Yes No Na

Does the scaffold feel secure?

Yes No Na

Add photos

Additional comments

Name of auditor

Signature

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