Construction Suspended Scaffold Inspection Checklist

Comprehensive suspended scaffold (swing stage) inspection checklist covering OSHA requirements.

  • Industry: Construction
  • Frequency: Daily/Before each use
  • Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Role: Competent Person
  • Total Items: 22
  • Compliance: OSHA 1926.451, OSHA 1926.452, ANSI A10.8

Outriggers/Tie-Backs

Suspension points

  • Outriggers properly secured?
  • Counterweights adequate and secured?
  • Tie-backs installed?

Wire Rope

Suspension ropes

  • Wire rope in good condition?
  • No excessive broken wires?
  • Properly reeved through hoists?

Hoists

Raising/lowering

  • Hoists functioning properly?
  • Brakes working?

Platform

Work surface

  • Platform fully decked?
  • Guardrails in place?

Secondary Safety

Fall protection

  • Independent lifelines installed?
  • Workers wearing fall protection?

PPE Compliance

PPE inspection

  • Hard hats worn?
  • Safety glasses worn?
  • High-vis vests worn?
  • Steel-toe boots worn?

Fall Protection

OSHA 1926 Subpart M

  • Fall protection above 6 feet?
  • Guardrails intact?
  • Harnesses inspected?

Housekeeping & Organization

Site organization

  • Walkways clear?
  • Materials stored safely?
  • Debris removed?

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