Scaffold safety

Scaffolds move, settle and get changed by other trades. Check it before you climb on it.

Key points

• Only use a scaffold that a competent person has inspected for the shift.
• Look for full planking, guardrails and toe boards on working levels.
• Use the built-in ladder or access point. Don't climb the cross braces.
• Don't overload the platform with material.
• Report missing parts instead of fixing them yourself.

Ask the crew

• Has anything been moved or removed from the scaffold since it was inspected?
• Where is the safe access point?