Scaffolding (Fixed) Inspection Books - 25 Checklists

Good to Go Safety supports employers in fulfilling their legal duties through an innovative scaffolding tagging and inspection checklist system. This system allows scaffold status to be updated instantly following installation, structural alterations, periods of adverse weather, routine seven-day statutory inspections, or daily pre-use safety checks. Regular use of the scaffolding inspection checklist helps organisations maintain a safe working environment, reduce maintenance costs, and minimise the risk of scaffold collapse, structural failure, or serious accidents, ensuring that all personnel working at height are protected.

It is the responsibility of the scaffold user or hirer to ensure that all scaffolding is inspected at the following intervals:

• Immediately following installation and before first use
• At intervals of no more than seven days, as required by regulations
• After any event that could compromise scaffold safety, such as high winds, accidental impacts, or unauthorised alterations

All inspections must be carried out by a competent person who possesses the appropriate combination of knowledge, training, and experience to assess the type and complexity of the scaffold in use. Competence can be demonstrated through recognised training schemes such as CISRS, or via manufacturer-approved training for specific system scaffolds. Properly trained inspectors are able to identify potential hazards and structural weaknesses that might otherwise go unnoticed, preventing unsafe scaffolds from being used.

Each inspection book contains 25 individual scaffolding inspection checklists, designed to guide operatives through a thorough examination of key components and overall structural safety. These checklists should be completed before the scaffold is used, ensuring that every inspection is recorded and that any faults are addressed promptly. A duplicate carbon copy of each completed checklist is retained in the book for management records, providing a clear, auditable trail of inspections for compliance purposes. This allows supervisors and safety managers to track inspection history and identify recurring issues.

The inspection book also includes practical guidance notes to remind operatives what to look for during inspections of both system scaffolding and tube-and-fitting scaffolding. These notes cover critical aspects such as base plates, bracing, guardrails, ledgers, transoms, and decking, in line with TG20 guidance. By using this checklist system, organisations ensure that scaffolding is not only compliant with legal standards but also maintained in a safe and fully operational condition, promoting a culture of vigilance and proactive maintenance throughout the workplace.

Ultimately, Good to Go Safety?s scaffolding inspection system streamlines the inspection process, ensures clear communication of scaffold status to all site personnel, and provides the documented evidence needed to demonstrate compliance with legal requirements. It enables employers to create a safer working environment, reduce the likelihood of scaffold-related incidents, and uphold best practices in scaffolding safety management.