Scaffold inspection in 90 seconds with the tablet
Run a competent-person scaffold inspection on the tablet so the scaffold register stays current.
Practical steps
- 1
Open the scaffold register area. Tap the specific scaffold by tag or location.
- 2
Run the inspection template. Standard items: base, ties, boards, toe boards, handrails, ladders, scafftag.
- 3
Tick each item green, amber, or red. Amber requires a comment; red requires a stop-work decision.
- 4
Take three photos: one of the scafftag, one of any defect, one wide shot showing the affected area.
- 5
Sign as competent person. Confirm the next inspection date is auto-set to 7 days later.
- 6
If red items exist, isolate the scaffold immediately and notify the scaffold contractor in the app.
Key takeaways
- Green-amber-red is the language. Amber must have a comment, red must trigger isolation.
- Three photos: tag, defect, wide. Five photos at random angles helps no-one.
- The 7-day next-inspection date is non-negotiable. Set a reminder if the app does not auto-prompt.
Printable checklist
Two sides of A4, gloves-on legible, fits in a hi-vis pocket.