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Safety checklist for mobile tower scaffold

Safety checklist for mobile tower scaffold

Ensure your mobile tower scaffold is safe and compliant with our safety checklist. This checklist covers essential scaffold details, required tools, and maintenance documentation.

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Safety checklist for mobile tower scaffold

Ensure your mobile tower scaffold is safe and compliant with our safety checklist. This checklist covers essential scaffold details, required tools, and maintenance documentation.

Use this template with Lumiform

The Lumiform application helps frontline teams uphold internal standards effortlessly.
  • Customize this template or build your own
  • Fill out templates via mobile app
  • Assign and track corrective actions
  • Get reports and analyse your data
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or Download template as PDF

This mobile tower scaffold safety checklist transforms inconsistent paper-based inspections into a systematic digital procedure that captures all critical safety elements. TheIt addresses the unique risks of mobile scaffolding by focusing on castor functionality, structural integrity, platform security, and site preparation.

OSHA estimates that around 4,500 scaffold-related injuries occur every year. When implemented properly, this checklist creates safer working conditions for your team as you mitigate hazards early on.

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General Informations
Name of Inspector
Position of Inspector
Date & Time of Inspection
Location of Tower Scaffold
Make/Type of Tower Scaffold
Tower Scaffold Identification Number
Inspection type
Inspection of Component Parts
Castors
Castor housings, wheel and tires not damaged.
Wheels rotate freely.
Castor swivels rotate properly.
Wheel brakes function properly.
Adjustable Legs
Not bent.
Threads undamaged.
Threads clean and free from debris.
Device to stop the leg from falling out of the frame checked and functioning correctly.
Frames
Frame members are straight and undamaged.
Frame members free of debris or other material.
Spigots are straight and parallel with the axis of the column tube
The devices for locking frames together have been checked and are functioning correctly.
Platforms
Undamaged.
Frames are square and true.
Decks are not split or warped.
Deck-to-frame fixings are firm.
Toeboard clips/fittings are undamaged.
Outriggers and stabilizers have been checked for damage and hooks and couplers are functioning correctly.
Pre-Use Site Checks
Is the ground firm and level
No overhead obstructions or hazards
Wind and weather conditions permit safe
Is the height to base ratio correct (check suppliers instruction manual)?
Is the mobile tower vertical and square?
Are the horizontal braces and platform level?
Are Outriggers or stabilizers correctly positioned and secured?
Are all base plates or castor wheels fully in contact with the ground, including those on stabilizers or outriggers? All castors should be properly locked.
Are all spigot and socket joint locks holding the frames together secured?
Were all bracing elements installed exactly according to the supplier's specifications?
Are all guardrails, intermediate rails and toe boards in position?
Access ladders in position and firmly located.
Barriers are in place at ground level to prevent people from walking into the tower or straying into the work area.
Suitable storage provision is made for tools and materials on the platform.
Confirmation
Further comments
Inspector's Signature
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Frequently asked questions

What should I do if I find damaged components during inspection?

Immediately tag the scaffold as unsafe for use with a red tag, document the specific issues in your inspection report, and prevent access until repairs are made. Never attempt to use a scaffold with damaged components or improvise repairs. Replace damaged parts with manufacturer-approved components only, and re-inspect thoroughly before returning the scaffold to service.

How do I properly document completed mobile scaffold inspections?

Record inspection details electronically using the Lumiform app, including date, time, inspector name, scaffold identification, and photos of any issues found. Apply appropriate inspection tags (green for pass, yellow for caution, red for fail) to the physical scaffold. Maintain these records for the duration of the project plus any period required by regulations.

What are the consequences of not conducting proper scaffold inspections?

Failing to properly inspect mobile scaffolds can result in serious injuries or fatalities, OSHA citations with penalties, project delays, increased insurance costs, and potential legal liability. Beyond regulatory consequences, inadequate inspections create unnecessary risks for your workforce and damage company reputation and worker morale.

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.