Pre-shift scaffold inspection per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.451
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| # | Inspection Item | P/F | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base and Foundation | |||
| 1 | Base plates and mud sills in place and level | ||
| 2 | Foundation surface firm and capable of supporting load | ||
| 3 | Screw jacks adjusted evenly and legs plumb | ||
| 4 | Scaffold not resting on unstable objects (bricks, blocks) | ||
| 5 | Casters locked (if rolling scaffold) | ||
| Frames and Bracing | |||
| 6 | All frames plumb and level within tolerance | ||
| 7 | Cross braces installed at each frame level | ||
| 8 | All coupling pins and locking devices engaged | ||
| 9 | No bent, cracked, or corroded frame members | ||
| 10 | Horizontal braces secure and undamaged | ||
| Platforms and Planking | |||
| 11 | Platform fully planked (no gaps greater than 25 mm) | ||
| 12 | Planks extend at least 150 mm beyond supports | ||
| 13 | Planks free from cracks, knots, and warping | ||
| 14 | Platform secured to prevent displacement | ||
| 15 | Platform clear of debris, ice, and slip hazards | ||
| Guardrails and Toeboards | |||
| 16 | Top rail installed at approximately 1 m above platform | ||
| 17 | Mid rail installed at approximately 0.5 m above platform | ||
| 18 | Toeboards installed on all open sides (min 100 mm) | ||
| 19 | Guardrail connections secure and not loose | ||
| 20 | No gaps where workers could fall through | ||
| Access and Tie-Ins | |||
| 21 | Safe access provided (ladder, stair tower, or integral) | ||
| 22 | Access ladders extend at least 1 m above platform | ||
| 23 | Scaffold tied to structure at required intervals | ||
| 24 | Tie-in connections secure and load rated | ||
| 25 | Clearance from power lines meets minimum distance | ||
| Load and Sign-Off | |||
| 26 | Load rating sign displayed and legible | ||
| 27 | No overloading of platform or scaffold | ||
| 28 | Scaffold tag system in use (green/red tag displayed) | ||
| 29 | Competent person inspection documented | ||
| 30 | Workers briefed on scaffold hazards and controls | ||
I confirm that all items have been inspected/completed as indicated above. Any defects or concerns have been noted and reported.