Is the scaffold being erected under
the direction of a competent person?
2
Is the footing sound and rigid - not set on soft
ground, frozen ground (that could melt), or resting on blocks?
3
Has the erection site been evaluated for hazards
such as earth fills, ditches, debris, underground electric wires,
unguarded openings, or conditions created by other trades?
4
Are wheels / castors locked?
5
Is the scaffold able to hold four times its maximum
intended load?
6
Are guardrails and toeboards in place on all open
sides?
7
Is the platform complete front to back and side
to side (fully planked or decked, with no gaps greater than 1 inch)?
8
Is the lumber free of cracks, splits, knots, or
damage?
9
Is the scaffold level?
10
Have all compounds been inspected for defects such
as broken welds, corroded members, and missing locks, bent or dented
tubes?
11
Are all braces, bearer, and clamps secured all sections
pinned or appropriately secured?
12
Is there a safe way to get on and off the scaffold,
such as a ladder (without climbing on crossbraces)?
13
Is the front of the scaffold within 14 inches of
the work?
14
Does the scaffold meet electrical safety clearance
distances?
15
Is the scaffold under 125 feet in height?
16
Is the "X" bracing installed on the ends of the
scaffold and every third set of post horizontally and every fourth
vertical runner?
17
Are severe weather provisions in place i.e. during
high winds, rain, snow, or bad weather?
18
Have all planks been properly secured to the scaffold
structure to prevent them blowing off in the event of high winds?
19
Where persons work under scaffold, is a 1/2 inch
mesh screen provided between toeboard and guard rail or has the
area below the scaffold been cordoned off?
20
Are tag lines available for items to be loaded on
to scaffold?
21
When employees are working on suspended scaffolds,
are lifelines firmly anchored to an overhead structure and not
to the scaffold?
22
Is the scaffold over 10 feet high, (if yes) is personal
fall protection available, or are guardrails in place?
23
Are guardrails 38 inches high?
24
Are toeboards in place and at least 4 inches high?
25
Are midrails or equivalent in place?
26
Does the scaffold have a height to base ratio of
at least 4:1?
Section
7
Appendix
B