Scaffold Safety Checklist

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SCAFFOLD TYPE

SCAFFOLD TAG NO

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DEFICIENCY NO

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ITEMS TO BE CHECKED / DEFICIENCY LIST

1

Scaffold and foundation adequate for purpose.

2

Scaffold materials within specification.

3

Scaffold symmetrical (horizontally and vertically aligned).

4

Status card system in place (SCAFTAG).

5

Safe Working Load Marked on structure or status system.

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Appropriate Warning Signs and Notices in place.

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Scaffold not supported by process lines

8

Scaffold does not foul process valves, push buttons or other control devices.

9

Ladders correctly positioned and secured.

10

Tubes are free from cracks, dents, surface flaws, laminations, corrosion and splits

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All planks are free from rot, large knots, a cluster of knots, splits, cracks, gum-veins, nails and notches.

12

Boards clouted and secure. Toe boards fitted and secured.

13

Planks are not warped or painted.

14

All planks have metal bands at both ends.

15

Access ways clear for emergency escape.

16

Hand rails fitted, secure, and at correct height.

17

Intermediate rails fitted, secure and at correct height.

18

Base plates in place and effective.

19

Tube ends protected near access points.

20

Couplers maintained and fit for purposes.

21

Anchorage points comply with approved standards.

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