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Scaffold Audit Checklist TG20:13 Compliance

by Joseph Shopland, from the Community

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This scaffold audit checklist helps supervisors and inspectors assess compliance with TG20:13 and BS EN 12811-1. Review foundations, sole boards, ledgers, transoms, platforms and decking, guardrails and toe boards, ties and bracing, access and egress, ladders, loading and signage. Record defects, actions and handover certificates. Use for first use, weekly checks, and after alterations or adverse events to control work at height risks and improve site safety.

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Statutory Scaffold Inspection Checklist
This statutory scaffold inspection checklist helps assess compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and NASC guidance (TG20:13, SG4:15). It covers site-specific design documentation, TG20 compliance sheets, manufacturer instructions, and anchor testing (TG4:19). Construction and workmanship checks include standards, foundations and sole boards, ledgers, transoms, couplers, bracing, ties or stabilization, working platforms and board quality, guardrails, toe boards, brickguards, netting or sheeting, safe access and egress, loading bays, and public protection. The report supports observations, categorization of hazards, corrective actions, and final sign-off to document compliance and recurring issues.
by Andrew Randell, from the Community
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Statutory Scaffold Inspection Report
Use this statutory scaffold inspection report template to verify compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and NASC guidance TG20:13 and SG4:15. Capture site-specific design details, TG20 compliance sheets, manufacturer instructions, and anchor testing records. Assess construction and workmanship across standards, ledgers, transoms, bracing, ties, platforms, guardrails, toe boards, brickguards, and loading bays. Document public protection measures, access and egress, and categorize defects by risk level (A, B, C). Record observations, corrective actions, and sign-offs to ensure safe scaffolding and consistent reporting.
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Pre Handover Scaffold Inspection Checklist
This pre handover scaffold inspection checklist helps verify scaffold readiness before handover. It covers TG20:21 compliance or design, baseplates and sole boards, signage and scaffold tags, housekeeping, geometry, transoms, platforms and board condition, bracing, handrails and toe boards, access and ladders, ties and testing, beams, sheeting, debris netting and brick guards, rope and wheel, and property access. Use it to identify issues, record findings, and confirm safe access and working platforms prior to sign off.
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Scaffold Inspection Report Rev02
Use this scaffold inspection report template to assess scaffolds against the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and NASC guidance TG20 and SG4. Capture site conditions, public protection, access and egress, base plates and sole boards, guard rails and toe boards, platform suitability, board condition, ties and bracing, and housekeeping. Record TG20 compliance or bespoke design requirements, proof testing, handover certificates, and previous audit closeout. Include observations, corrective actions, and signoff from the responsible parties to maintain scaffold safety and legal compliance.
by Seb Lik, from the Community
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Statutory Scaffold Inspection Checklist

This statutory scaffold inspection checklist helps assess compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and NASC guidance (TG20:13, SG4:15). It covers site-specific design documentation, TG20 compliance sheets, manufacturer instructions, and anchor testing (TG4:19). Construction and workmanship checks include standards, foundations and sole boards, ledgers, transoms, couplers, bracing, ties or stabilization, working platforms and board quality, guardrails, toe boards, brickguards, netting or sheeting, safe access and egress, loading bays, and public protection. The report supports observations, categorization of hazards, corrective actions, and final sign-off to document compliance and recurring issues.

by Andrew Randell, from the Community

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Statutory Scaffold Inspection Report

Use this statutory scaffold inspection report template to verify compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and NASC guidance TG20:13 and SG4:15. Capture site-specific design details, TG20 compliance sheets, manufacturer instructions, and anchor testing records. Assess construction and workmanship across standards, ledgers, transoms, bracing, ties, platforms, guardrails, toe boards, brickguards, and loading bays. Document public protection measures, access and egress, and categorize defects by risk level (A, B, C). Record observations, corrective actions, and sign-offs to ensure safe scaffolding and consistent reporting.

by Andrew Randell, from the Community

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Pre Handover Scaffold Inspection Checklist

This pre handover scaffold inspection checklist helps verify scaffold readiness before handover. It covers TG20:21 compliance or design, baseplates and sole boards, signage and scaffold tags, housekeeping, geometry, transoms, platforms and board condition, bracing, handrails and toe boards, access and ladders, ties and testing, beams, sheeting, debris netting and brick guards, rope and wheel, and property access. Use it to identify issues, record findings, and confirm safe access and working platforms prior to sign off.

by Henry Kania, from the Community

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Scaffold Inspection Report Rev02

Use this scaffold inspection report template to assess scaffolds against the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and NASC guidance TG20 and SG4. Capture site conditions, public protection, access and egress, base plates and sole boards, guard rails and toe boards, platform suitability, board condition, ties and bracing, and housekeeping. Record TG20 compliance or bespoke design requirements, proof testing, handover certificates, and previous audit closeout. Include observations, corrective actions, and signoff from the responsible parties to maintain scaffold safety and legal compliance.

by Seb Lik, from the Community

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Scaffold Audit Checklist TG20:13 Compliance

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