Construction Site Scaffolding & Ladder Safety Inspection Checklist
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The Construction Site Scaffolding & Ladder Safety Inspection Checklist is a comprehensive digital form designed to help site managers, safety officers, and inspectors systematically evaluate scaffolding structures and ladder safety compliance on active construction sites. It covers everything from foundation adequacy and guardrail installation to platform planking, bracing, and inspection tag validity.
This template is ideal for construction companies, contractors, and health & safety professionals who need to maintain regulatory compliance and protect workers from fall-related hazards. Each checklist item can be marked as Pass, Fail, or N/A, making it easy to identify deficiencies and take corrective action promptly.
By digitizing your scaffolding inspection process, you eliminate paperwork, create an auditable record of every inspection, and ensure nothing is overlooked on site. Capture weather conditions, permit references, inspector details, and detailed comments — all in one organized, shareable report that keeps your team accountable and your site safe.
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34Questions
~11minTo complete
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Field types
Single Choice ×18
Long Text ×3
Short Text ×2
Full Name ×2
Date ×2
Address
Time Picker
Dropdown
Priority Selection
File Upload
termsandconditions
Signature
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Page 1Inspection Details7 questions
Inspection Information
1
Site Name / Project Name
*Short Text
2
Site Address
*Address
3
Inspector Name
*Full Name
4
Inspection Date
*Date
5
Inspection Time
*Time Picker
6
Weather Conditions at Time of Inspection
*Dropdown
7
Permit / Reference Number
Short Text
Page 2Scaffolding Inspection10 questions
Scaffolding Safety Checks
Inspect all scaffolding structures on site and record findings below. Mark each item as Pass, Fail, or N/A.
1
Has the scaffolding been erected by a competent person and in accordance with the design drawings?
*Single Choice
2
Are base plates, sole boards, and foundations adequate and on firm, level ground?
*Single Choice
3
Are all standards, ledgers, and transoms securely connected and undamaged?
*Single Choice
4
Are guardrails, mid-rails, and toe boards installed on all open sides and ends?
*Single Choice
5
Are scaffold platforms fully planked with no gaps greater than 25mm?
*Single Choice
6
Are all braces and ties in place and secure?
*Single Choice
7
Is safe access/egress (internal ladder or stairway) provided to all scaffold levels?
*Single Choice
8
Is the scaffolding free from overloading, unauthorized modifications, and debris?
*Single Choice
9
Is the current scaffold inspection tag displayed and in date?
*Single Choice
10
Scaffolding — Additional Comments or Deficiencies Noted
Long Text
Page 3Ladder Inspection9 questions
Ladder Safety Checks
Inspect all ladders in use on site. Record the condition and compliance of each item below.
1
Are ladders in good condition with no cracked, bent, or missing rungs/stiles?
*Single Choice
2
Are ladders set up on stable, level surfaces and secured against slipping at the base?
*Single Choice
3
Do ladders extend at least 1 meter (3 feet) above the landing platform or access point?
*Single Choice
4
Are ladders positioned at the correct 4:1 angle (75 degrees)?
*Single Choice
5
Are ladders secured at the top or otherwise prevented from displacement?
*Single Choice
6
Are step ladders fully opened with spreaders locked in place?
*Single Choice
7
Are ladders free from oil, grease, mud, or other slip hazards on rungs and stiles?
*Single Choice
8
Is three-point contact being maintained by workers while climbing?
*Single Choice
9
Ladder — Additional Comments or Deficiencies Noted
Long Text
Page 4Overall Assessment & Sign-Off8 questions
Overall Assessment
1
Overall Inspection Result
*Single Choice
2
Summary of Corrective Actions Required
Long Text
3
Urgency of Corrective Actions
Priority Selection
4
Corrective Action Deadline
Date
5
Site Supervisor / Responsible Person
*Full Name
6
Attach Supporting Photos or Documents
File Upload
7
I confirm that this inspection has been conducted thoroughly and the findings recorded are accurate to the best of my knowledge.
*termsandconditions
8
Inspector Signature
*Signature
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