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Daily Scaffold Inspection Checklist
12 checkpoints across 3 sections. Every morning before work commences; after adverse weather
12 Checkpoints
3 Sections
Daily
Scaffold Supervisor, Site Safety Officer

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY CHECKS
A1Uprights plumb and vertical; no visible bending or deformation
Acceptance: Plumb verified; No bending; Deviation <1:250
Cl. 5 — Vertical alignment
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Couplers all tight and secured; no missing bolts or nuts
Acceptance: Sample check of couplers; All bolts present & tight
Cl. 6 — Connection integrity
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Bracing intact and secure; no damage or deformation
Acceptance: Braces at 45°; No bending; Connections tight
Cl. 7 — Diagonal bracing
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Platform boards intact; no cracks, splitting, or rot visible
Acceptance: Boards ≥50mm; No defects; Fully supported; No overhang >300mm
Cl. 8 — Platform condition
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A5Guard rails and toe board intact; proper height and continuity
Acceptance: Rails 1.0-1.2m; Toe board ≥150mm; No gaps >120mm
Cl. 9 — Fall protection
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. SAFETY EQUIPMENT & ACCESS
B1Access stairs/ladders stable and secure; no missing rungs
Acceptance: Stairs level; Handrails secure; Rungs 300mm spacing
Cl. 10 — Access adequacy
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Warning signs and capacity labels visible and readable
Acceptance: Signs posted at entry & critical points; Capacity clearly marked
Cl. 11 — Worker communication
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3No obstacles or stored materials on working platform
Acceptance: Platform clear; No tripping hazards; Debris removed
Cl. 12 — Platform cleanliness
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B4Catch platform below all work areas to collect dropped objects
Acceptance: Catch tray/net installed; No gaps; Secured
Cl. 13 — Object drop protection
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. WEATHER & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
C1Scaffold stable in current wind conditions; no excessive swaying
Acceptance: Wind speed <20 km/h for work; Guying if needed; Visual confirmation
Cl. 14 — Wind safety
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2No water pooling on platform; drainage clear after rain
Acceptance: Platform dry; Drainage holes clear; Slip risk minimal
Cl. 15 — Drainage
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3No ice/frost on platform; accessible and non-slippery
Acceptance: Platform surface dry/treated; Anti-slip if wet
Cl. 16 — Weather adaptation
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY CHECKS
A1Uprights plumb and vertical; no visible bending or deformation
Cl. 5 — Vertical alignment (IS 3696)
Plumb verified; No bending; Deviation <1:250
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Couplers all tight and secured; no missing bolts or nuts
Cl. 6 — Connection integrity (IS 3696)
Sample check of couplers; All bolts present & tight
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Bracing intact and secure; no damage or deformation
Cl. 7 — Diagonal bracing (IS 3696)
Braces at 45°; No bending; Connections tight
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Platform boards intact; no cracks, splitting, or rot visible
Cl. 8 — Platform condition (IS 3696)
Boards ≥50mm; No defects; Fully supported; No overhang >300mm
OKNCNAHOLD
A5Guard rails and toe board intact; proper height and continuity
Cl. 9 — Fall protection (IS 3696)
Rails 1.0-1.2m; Toe board ≥150mm; No gaps >120mm
OKNCNAHOLD
B. SAFETY EQUIPMENT & ACCESS
B1Access stairs/ladders stable and secure; no missing rungs
Cl. 10 — Access adequacy (IS 3696)
Stairs level; Handrails secure; Rungs 300mm spacing
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Warning signs and capacity labels visible and readable
Cl. 11 — Worker communication (IS 3696)
Signs posted at entry & critical points; Capacity clearly marked
OKNCNAHOLD
B3No obstacles or stored materials on working platform
Cl. 12 — Platform cleanliness (IS 3696)
Platform clear; No tripping hazards; Debris removed
OKNCNAHOLD
B4Catch platform below all work areas to collect dropped objects
Cl. 13 — Object drop protection (IS 3696)
Catch tray/net installed; No gaps; Secured
OKNCNAHOLD
C. WEATHER & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
C1Scaffold stable in current wind conditions; no excessive swaying
Cl. 14 — Wind safety (IS 3696)
Wind speed <20 km/h for work; Guying if needed; Visual confirmation
OKNCNAHOLD
C2No water pooling on platform; drainage clear after rain
Cl. 15 — Drainage (IS 3696)
Platform dry; Drainage holes clear; Slip risk minimal
OKNCNAHOLD
C3No ice/frost on platform; accessible and non-slippery
Cl. 16 — Weather adaptation (IS 3696)
Platform surface dry/treated; Anti-slip if wet
OKNCNAHOLD
Inspection Sign-Off
SAFE TO USE
UNSAFE - WORK SUSPENDED
CONDITIONAL - LIMITED WORK
Overall Condition
Name / Sign / Date
Issues Found
Name / Sign / Date
Corrective Actions Required
Name / Sign / Date
Inspected By
Name / Sign / Date
Date & Time
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