Every scaffold must be inspected by a competent person before each shift and after any incident that could affect its integrity.
Why It Matters:
Even minor shifts in soil, wind events, or accidental contact can make a scaffold unsafe. Daily inspections catch problems before someone gets hurt.
Key Points:
- A competent person must inspect the scaffold before the start of each work shift.
- Inspections should include planking, guardrails, base plates, tie-ins, and bracing.
- If damaged or unsafe components are found, the scaffold must be tagged “Do Not Use” until fixed.
- After storms, high winds, or impact from equipment, reinspect the entire system.
- Document inspections when possible to prove compliance and accountability.
✅ A safe scaffold today doesn’t guarantee it’ll be safe tomorrow — inspect daily.
Ask the Crew:
- Who is responsible for scaffold inspections today?
- Are we confident our scaffold passed inspection this morning?
