| Was this scaffold designed by a qualified and experienced person? |
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| What is the maximum intended load of this scaffold? |
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| Is the scaffold designed to hold 4 times the maximum intended load? |
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| Was a competent person present during erection, modification, and dismantling? |
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| Are all scaffold components in good condition or replaced before use? |
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| Are all uprights erected on sound footings (base plates and mud sills)? |
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| Are all uprights plumb and rigidly braced against movement? |
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| Are all uprights accurately spaced based on scaffold load rating? |
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| Do horizontal runners extend the length of the scaffold at the same height? |
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| Are all runners connected to all posts? |
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| Are the lowest horizontal runners as close to the bases/mud sill as possible? |
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| Is the maximum vertical space between horizontal runners 6' 6" inches? |
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| If diagonal bracing is required, is it installed as the correct spacing intervals? |
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| If diagonal bracing is required, is it installed at the correct angles? |
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| If diagonal bracing is required, does it from bottom to top in continuous line? |
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| If diagonal bracing is required, does a new line of bracing start every 5th post? |
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| If the scaffold is tall enough, is it tied to the building with #9 wire or better? |
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| If required, is the scaffold secured every 30' horizontally and 26' vertically? |
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| Are all working levels fully planked with only minimal gaps between planks? |
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| Are all planks made of suitable material (scaffold grade lumber, metal planks)? |
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| Are all scaffold planks secured (cleats, hooks, #9 wire, or 12" of overlap)? |
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| Is an access ladder provided to all working levels? |
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| Are guardrails and midrails provided to all open sides? |
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| Are 4" toe boards provided on all open sides? |
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| Is falling object protection provided (mesh screening, paneling, canopies, etc.)? |
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| Are slippery conditions (ice, oil, etc.) removed as soon as possible? |
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| Are employees prohibited from using scaffolds during high winds? |
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| Are tools, materials, and debris removed to prevent accumulation? |
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