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JMW Scaffold Inspection Checklist

by Rob McKinney, from the Community

30+

This JMW scaffold inspection checklist supports daily safety checks on construction sites. Verify competent person inspections, guardrails, midrails, toeboards, full decking with minimal gaps, proper board overlap, secure tiebacks and anchorage, and platforms meeting width standards. Confirm safe access, ladder placement, and fall protection. Includes sections for rolling scaffolds (wheels locked, handrails, outriggers), photo and diagram capture, and superintendent and safety director sign-off.

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