Scaffold Inspection Checklist Walk-Through
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Talking points
- Start at the base: mudsills are level and on firm ground, base plates are centered on sills, screw jacks are plumb, and the scaffold is level within the manufacturer's tolerance.
- Check the structure: all cross-braces are in place and pinned, frame connections are locked, ties to the structure are at the required intervals, and the scaffold is plumb.
- Inspect the platform: full planking with no gaps greater than 1 inch between planks, planks extend at least 6 inches past the support but not more than 12 inches, and planks are in good condition.
- Verify fall protection: guardrails on all open sides and ends, top rails at 42 inches, midrails at 21 inches, toeboards where workers are below, and access ladders or stairs in place.
- Check the tag: green tag with today's date and the competent person's name. If any element fails inspection, stop using the scaffold and notify the competent person immediately.
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Let's walk through this checklist together on the scaffold we are using today — starting at the base.
Standards this talk is built on
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