Scaffolding Check Sheet

Scaffolding Check Sheet

WeeklyPre-use Inspection(Note: Scaffold must be inspected before use once a week as a minimum. It must also be inspected after every extended period of non-use e.g. after a weekend off and after a period of bad weather. All defects identified during your inspection MUST be rectified before the scaffold can be used.)
Is item ok? (tick as appropriate) / N/A / Yes / No / Is item ok? (tick as appropriate) / N/A / Yes / No
Has the scaffold been erected by a competent person? /  /  /  / Are all braces, clamps and ladders secured appropriately? /  /  / 
Is the scaffold tagged as safe to use? /  /  /  / Is the leading edge of the working platform less than 300mm from the workface? /  /  / 
Are the guardrails and toe boards in place on all sides? /  /  /  / Are all toe boards a minimum of 150mm High? /  /  / 
Is the footing sound and rigid (not on soft ground, soft timber etc.)? /  /  /  / Is the scaffold more than one bay long? /  /  / 
Are the wheels locked in place (mobile scaffold)? /  /  /  / If so does each bay have it’s own access or is there clear access between each bay? /  /  / 
Is the platform fully completed, no gaps front to back and fully secured? /  /  /  / If Being left up over night is the access secured from unauthorized people gaining access? /  /  / 
Is the scaffold level? /  /  /  / Is the scaffold 4m clear of any electrical power lines/equipment? /  /  / 
Are all structural parts free from cracks and damage? /  /  /  / Is screening required to protect the public/vehicles? /  /  / 
Is there a safe way to get on/off the scaffold? /  /  /  / Is the screening secured adequately to the scaffold? /  /  / 
Are people working under the scaffold? /  /  /  / Is the scaffold over 5m? /  /  / 
Is there sufficient protection from falling debris/tools for people working under the scaffold? /  /  /  / Has Worksafe been notified? /  /  / 
Is the correct fall protection being worn? /  /  /  / If greater than 5m has scaffold been erected and certified by a trained scaffolder? /  /  / 
Date of Inspection: / Inspection Carried Out By:
Defects Listed Below: