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Scaffold Inspection Record
A scaffold inspection log recording weekly and post-alteration checks, tags and the inspector responsible.
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An inspection record template for scaffold structures.
About this template
The Scaffold Inspection Record is designed to be quick to complete and easy to adapt to your own workplace. Start from the template rather than a blank page, tailor the hazards, controls and responsibilities to your site, and keep a completed copy on file as evidence that the right checks were made.
How it links to the standards
The equipment and controls this template asks you to record are governed by published standards that define what each item must withstand and how it is tested. These are the ones that apply most directly:
- EN 397 — industrial safety helmets
- EN ISO 20345 — safety footwear
The full EN standards library covers every standard referenced across SafetyOrbit.
Related guidance
Filling the template in is easier when you know the reasoning behind each control. These notes cover the practical detail:
- Roofing and Work at Height — the full technique-note library for this kind of work
- Edge Protection Systems: Guardrails, Netting and Personal Fall Protection Compared
A visible tag shows at a glance whether the scaffold has been inspected.
Related guidance
The technique notes behind this document, from Construction & Demolition:
Frequently asked questions
What does the Scaffold Inspection Record cover?
Weekly and post-alteration checks, tags and the inspector responsible, giving a documented history of a scaffold's condition.
Why does a scaffold need inspection after every alteration, not just weekly?
Any change to a scaffold's structure can affect its stability or safe use, so it needs re-verifying immediately after alteration rather than waiting for the next scheduled weekly check.
What is a scaffold tag and why does it matter?
A tag displayed on the scaffold shows at a glance whether it has been inspected and is currently safe to use, so anyone approaching it can check its status without needing to find the paper record first.
Who should be recorded as responsible for a scaffold inspection?
A competent person authorised to inspect scaffolding, whose name on the record provides accountability for that specific check.