Suspended Scaffold Safety Checklist
- Is the scaffold designed for the intended working load and posted? (The scaffold designed must support at least four times the maximum intended load, or at least oneand-a-half times the load imposed at the stall capacity of the hoist, whichever is greater)
- Have you verified that a detailed inspection of the entire system (platform, hoist, cable, and rigging) has been completed within the past 12 months?
- Have competent persons been in charge of erection?
- Is the Suspension system adequate?
a. Is the suspension system anchored to structure that is capable of supporting4 times the design load and the weight of the scaffold system?
b. Are suspension cables wire type and free of defects? (Replace steel cable when any of the following conditions exist: kinks; six randomly broken wires in one cable lay or three broken wires in one strand in one lay; one third of the original diameter of the outside wires is lost; heat damage; evidence thathe secondary brake has engaged the cable; and any other physical damage that impairs the function and strength of the cable.)
c. Are suspension cables long enough to allow the scaffold to be lowered to the level below with at least 100’ (30 m) of cable remaining on the hoist drum?
d. Are the suspension cables and system protected against damage from hot surfaces, sharp surfaces, corrosive materials, or other damage causing conditions - Have you verified that the scaffold is composed of manufactured systems (Job designed /built suspension scaffolds are not permitted)
- Do all controls operate properly?
- Have the brackets/load bearing fittings/coupler clamps/nuts and bolts been properly tightened?
- Has proper access been provided?
- Is each worker provided with an independently anchored Personal Fall Arrest System?
- Are the obstacles that require an attendant at ground (or lower) level?
- Are wood products free of decay, splits and other defects?
- Are all components free of corrosion or thinning?
- Have personnel been instructed in the safe use of this equipment?
- Are toe boards installed securely?
- Are emergency preparations in place?
a. Can workers who may be suspended by fall protection equipment be rescued?
b. Can workers evacuate the scaffolding and area in the event of an emergency? - Have hazardous conditions been provided for:
a. Proper Clearance from Power lines?
b. Welding operation design safeguards?
c. Wind
loading?
d. Uplift and overturning moments due to placement of brackets, put-logs or other causes? - Scaffold inspection tag attached to scaffold?
a. Signed?
b. Dated?
c.Restrictions noted?