Safety Checklist for Welded Frame Scaffolding on a Commercial Jobsite

Purpose

This checklist is designed to ensure the safe erection, use, and dismantling of welded frame scaffolding on commercial jobsites. It covers key safety aspects including structural integrity, load capacity, access, and fall protection.

Instructions for Use

• Inspect the scaffold before each work shift and after any event that could affect its structural integrity.
• Use this checklist to verify compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Mark each item as complete or incomplete.
• Note any corrective actions required.

Pre-Operation Checks

• Competent Person Inspection: Ensure a competent person inspects the scaffold for visible defects before each work shift and after any occurrence that could affect its structural integrity [1].
• Load Capacity: Verify that scaffolds and scaffold components are not loaded in excess of their maximum intended loads or rated capacities [2].
• Access: Ensure that end frames with horizontal members are used as climbing devices for access, provided they are erected to create a usable ladder [1].
• Cross Braces: Confirm that cross braces are not used as a means of access or egress [2].

During Operation

• Fall Protection: Ensure each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level is protected from falling by a personal fall arrest system or guardrail system [3].
• Power Line Clearance: Maintain safe clearance between scaffolds and power lines, and ensure lines are de-energized or protected if work requires closer proximity [2].
• Weather Conditions: Prohibit work on scaffolds during storms or high winds unless a competent person has determined it is safe and employees are protected by a personal fall arrest system [4].
• Debris Management: Ensure debris does not accumulate on platforms [4].

Post-Operation Checks

• Dismantling Supervision: Ensure scaffolds are dismantled under the supervision of a competent person qualified in scaffold dismantling [2].
• Component Inspection: Inspect all components for damage or wear and replace or repair as necessary before storage [1].

Corrective Actions

• Document any issues found during inspections and the corrective actions taken.

Signature

• Inspector Name: ______________________
• Date: ______________________

References

• OSHA regulations and standards for scaffold safety [2].

This checklist is based on OSHA and other relevant safety standards to ensure compliance and safety on the jobsite.