Scaffold Inspection Checklist

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Scaffold System Inspection Checklist

Location: Date:

GE Scaffold Inspector: Scaffold Owner:

Scaffold Owner Rep:

Element N Y Element Y N
1. Scaffolding Working area 5. Access and Egress
Have pedestrian controls been provided? Is there safe access to every scaffold platform?
Have sufficient safeguards against electrical
powerlines been provided? Are temporary stairways correctly installed?
Are portable ladders of industrial ratings, in
Is there sufficient control over vehicle movements? working order and correctly installed? (secured
top and bottom)
Are access platforms or access walk ways
Is the scaffold erected a safe distance away from
correctly installed (without gaps <50mm/
trenches or excavations? secured)?

2. Supporting Structure 6. Containment Sheeting


Has the scaffold been designed for wind loading
Is the supporting structure in good condition? on any containment sheeting?
Is the supporting structure stable and strong enough
Are the fixings secure on the sheeting?
to support the scaffold?
Is the ground firm? Is the sheeting ripped, torn or damaged?
If not, are soleboards installed to distribute the load? Are the joints without gaps?

3. Soleboards and Baseplates 7. General work conditions / design


Is there adequate room for material handling
Are there enough soleboards? needs?
Are the gaps between the scaffold and adjacent
Are the soleboards of suitable material? structure / work surfaces correct? (less than
400mm)
Is there protection from falling items? (for worker
Are the soleboards secured? and pedestrian)
Are all entrances and platforms clear of rubbish
Are baseplates on every pole?
and easy to access?
Does the scaffolding move when people walk or
Are the baseplates fitted securely?
move?
Are all baseplates firm on ground?

4. Scaffold Structure 8. Safety Systems and Controls


Are the vertical poles firm on ground (no movement
Are scaffold tags in pace (safe/not safe)?
up or down?
Are the vertical poles vertically straight? Has a Permit to Work been issued?
Is the Permit to Work posted at the scaffold
Are the horizontal rails correctly spaced? system?
Is there a list of authorized and trained
Are horizontal rails level?
personnel at the scaffold system?
Is there an inspection checklist or plan posted at
Are all joints or fitting correctly positioned?
the scaffold system?
Is there signage posted at the scaffold system
Is there sufficient bracing? for access controls (must be authorized to
access, etc)
Are there the right number of sections for the Is there signage posted at the scaffold system
height? (3 to 1 rule) for PPE minimums (hard hat, safe boots,
harness, etc)
Are the working platforms at the required locations? Is there signage posted at the scaffold system
for completed or under construction?
Is there adequate edge protection?
◻ Top rail (=1100mm height)
◻ Mid rail (between 500-600mm)
◻ Toe board (=150mm)
Are the platforms / planks secured and overlapping?

Comments / Deviations Observed:

GE T&D Ind Ltd.

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