Regular inspection Scaffolding for construction site.

All scaffolding should be inspected in compliance with AS/NZS 1576 and AS/NZS 4576:

+ before the first use.
+ at intervals not exceeding 30 days.
+ as soon as practicable and prior to further use following an occurrence that could have affected the stability or adequacy of the scaffold, such as a severe storm.
+ prior to its use, following repairs or,
+ when the scaffolding is dismantled and before reuse. Inspection is recorded on the scaffolding
register and indicates whether:
+ the scaffold structure and supporting structure is adequate.
+ working platforms are secured.
+ access and egress is safe.
+ the scaffold will enable the relevant work task to be performed safely.



Review Scaffolding of Constuction Site

Risk Assessments, SWMS, and work procedures must be reviewed and revised whenever there is a change in the work process, unique local conditions, hazards or following any near miss or injury.
Fall arrest systems Where a fall arrest system is utilised for work associated with scaffolding, a competent person must install and periodically inspect all fall arrest system components must ensure:
+  fall arrest systems comply with the relevant Standards.
+ a local register is established to record and schedule inspections of harnesses, lanyard assembly, body belts and any other relevant documentation.
+ a suitable rescue procedure is established should a person become suspended by a
fall arrest system to avoid risk of ‘Suspension Trauma’.

Reporting of incidents Scaffolding

All incidents are to be reported to the OHS Helpdesk on 1300 131 469.
If the incident presents an immediate threat to life or major damage to plant and equipment as advised by the OHS Helpdesk, then:
+ the incident must be reported to WorkCover (by the OHS Helpdesk), and
+ the incident may be classified a non disturbance occurrence and advice by WorkCover must be obtained prior to touching the affected site.

Regular inspection Scaffolding for construction site