Scaffold Housekeeping

Here is a quick scaffolding housekeeping checklist:

• Has the scaffold been inspected?
• Have designated areas for waste materials been identified?
• Can waste containers be transported or emptied, safely and easily?
• Is the crew aware of proper lifting procedures of tools and materials?
• Are the work areas and equipment tidy?
• Are stairways, passageways, ladders, scaffold decking and gangways free of obstructions?
• Are loose or light materials secured for wind conditions?
• Have protruding nails been removed?
• Are hoses, power cords, welding leads, etc. bundled tight together and out of the way?
• Are Structural openings covered/protected adequately?
• Are areas below the scaffold properly barricaded?