Checklist · Plant & Equipment Inspections
Mobile Scaffold Tower Inspection Checklist
Inspection checklist for aluminium mobile scaffold towers, completed after erection, before each shift, after relocation and after any event that could affect stability. Covers castors, frames, bracing, platforms, guardrails, access and stability limits.
34 checklist items
Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| TOWER DETAILS | ||
| Date of Inspection | ||
| Site / Location | ||
| Tower Make, Model & ID | ||
| Platform Height (m) | ||
| Inspection Reason (after erection / pre-shift / after relocation / after incident or weather) | ||
| Inspector Name and Competency | ||
| BASE & CASTORS | ||
| Ground or floor is level, firm and free of holes, pits, penetrations and debris | Pass | Fail |
| All castors locked (brakes on) and swivel locks engaged where fitted | Pass | Fail |
| Castor wheels and stems undamaged and fully engaged in the legs | Pass | Fail |
| Adjustable legs within manufacturer's maximum extension | Pass | Fail |
| Outriggers / stabilisers fitted where required by the manufacturer for this height | Pass | Fail |
| FRAMES & BRACING | ||
| Tower built to manufacturer's instruction manual for this configuration | Pass | Fail |
| Frames plumb and not twisted | Pass | Fail |
| Frame interlock clips / locking pins engaged at every joint | Pass | Fail |
| Horizontal and diagonal braces in the correct positions with hooks fully locked | Pass | Fail |
| No bent, cracked, dented or corroded components; no mixed brands of components | Pass | Fail |
| Height-to-base ratio within the manufacturer's limit for indoor / outdoor use | Pass | Fail |
| PLATFORMS & EDGE PROTECTION | ||
| Working platform fully decked; platform wind locks engaged | Pass | Fail |
| Trapdoor platform opens and closes correctly | Pass | Fail |
| Guardrails and mid-rails fitted on all sides of the working platform | Pass | Fail |
| Toe boards fitted on all sides of the working platform | Pass | Fail |
| No ladders, steps or boxes used on the platform to gain extra height | Pass | Fail |
| ACCESS | ||
| Internal ladder or stairway access only (no climbing on the outside of frames) | Pass | Fail |
| Access rungs undamaged and clear of mud or grease | Pass | Fail |
| SURROUNDINGS & USE | ||
| Clearance from overhead powerlines meets the required approach distance (check with network operator) | Pass | Fail |
| Clear of trafficable areas, or barricaded from vehicles and pedestrians | Pass | Fail |
| Safe working load of platform displayed and not exceeded | Pass | Fail |
| Not used in high winds or with sheeting / signage attached (wind loading) | Pass | Fail |
| Tower not moved with persons or materials on the platform | Pass | Fail |
| Scaffold tag completed and displayed at access point | Pass | Fail |
| RESULT & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects found and action taken | ||
| Tower safe to use (if No, tag "Do Not Use" and restrict access) | Yes | No |
| Next Inspection Due | ||
| Inspector Signature | ||