UK Scaffolding Inspection Checklist

Comprehensive UK scaffolding inspection checklist for WAH Regulations compliance.

  • Industry: Construction
  • Frequency: Weekly/After adverse weather
  • Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
  • Role: Competent Person/Scaffold Inspector
  • Total Items: 20
  • Compliance: WAH Regulations 2005, NASC TG20:13, SG4:15

Foundations

Base support

  • Sole plates adequate?
  • Base plates on sole plates?
  • Ground conditions stable?

Standards

Vertical tubes

  • Standards plumb?
  • Spacing compliant?
  • Joints staggered?

Ledgers & Transoms

Horizontal members

  • Ledgers level?
  • Transoms secure?

Bracing

Stability

  • Façade bracing adequate?
  • Ledger bracing adequate?

Platforms

Working platforms

  • Boards secure?
  • Toe boards in place?
  • Guardrails at 950mm+?
  • Intermediate guardrail in place?

Ties

Anchoring

  • Ties adequate to TG20?
  • Ties secure?

PPE Compliance Verification

Personal protective equipment inspection

  • Hard hats worn in required areas?
  • Safety glasses/goggles worn as required?
  • High-visibility vests worn?
  • Steel-toe boots worn by all workers?

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