Scaffold Access Inspection

1. Are hook-on and attachable ladders specifically designed for use with the scaffold used?

2. Are portable, hook-on, and attachable ladders positioned to not tip over the scaffold?

3. Are hook-on and attachable ladders positioned so that their bottom rung is not more than 24 inches above the scaffold supporting level?

4. Do hook-on and attachable ladders have uniformly spaced rungs?

1. Are stairway-type ladders positioned so that their bottom step is not more than 24 inches above the scaffold supporting level?

2. Are stairway-type ladders provided with rest platforms at least 12 foot intervals?

3. Do stairway-type ladders have slip-resistant treads on all steps and landings?

1. Are stairtowers positioned so that their bottom step is not more than 24 inches above the scaffold supporting level?

2. Is a stair rail consisting of a top rail and mid rail provided on each side of each scaffold stairway?

3. Is the top rail of each stair rail system capable of serving as a handrail?

4. Do handrails and top rails that serve as handrails, provide an adequate handhold for employees grasping them to avoid falling?

5. Are stair rail systems and handrails surfaced to prevent snagging of clothing or injury to employees from punctures or lacerations?

6. Are the ends of stair rail systems and handrails constructed so they do not have a projection hazard?

7. Are handrails and top rails that are used as handrails at least 3 inches from other objects?

8. Is the landing platform at least 18 by 18 inches at each level?

9. Are scaffold stairways at least 18 inches wide between stair rails?

10. Do treads and landings have slip-resistant surfaces?

11. Are guardrails provided on the openside and ends of each landing?

1. Are all access points free and clear of debris or material?