SCAFFOLD INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Date Location
Observation
S.N. Points to be checked Remarks
OK NOT OK
Scaffolding erection/dismantling by properly
1
trained/experienced person
Does scaffold have safe distance from
2
overhead electrical lines?
Are all scaffolding members free from
3 damage, corrosion, bent or not fit for use etc.
not compatible for scaffolding?
Is the base away from all excavations, drain
4
covers, manholes etc.
Is the ground level firm, or have proper
5 supports have been placed under the
structure?
6 Are sole plates, base plates provided?

Are vertical tubes in plumb and correctly

7
spaced?
Ledger placed at regular interval as per
8
standard requirement
Cross bracing provided as per standard
9
requirement
Are scaffolding having more than 6M heights
supported with permanent structure at
10 regular interval (vertically at least 6M and
horizontally at least 3M) and diagonal bracings
provided?
Is the working platform closely boarded at
11 least 600mm wide, i.e. no gaps between the
boards and tied up?

12 Is safe access provided to work platform?

Is mid-rail (500mm) & top-rail (1M) provided

13
above the platform and securely fixed?
Area all the materials kept on work platform
14
secured enough to avoid fall?

15 Is there a provision of anchoring safety belts?

If the scaffolding is more than 20M height,
16 approved design for scaffolding is required by
the consultant.
 If two successive verticals are joined in
17 scaffolding, the use of spigot pin must be
ensured.

18 Suitable scaffolding tags provided?

Other observation:

Name & Signature of Site Engineer/Supervisor Name & Signature of HSE Staff