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Scaffold Inspection Checklist

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Scaffold Inspection Checklist: Record scaffold inspections each shift, including access, planking, guardrails and tag status. Free from DailyBuild. Its format is Excel + PDF. It is for Superintendent, Project Manager, General Contractor. It includes Scaffold location and type; Inspection points; Deficiencies; Tag status and sign-off. It is a free download from Construction Logs.

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A free scaffold inspection checklist from DailyBuild. Record scaffold inspections each shift, including access, planking, guardrails and tag status. Comes as an editable Excel file plus a print-ready PDF.

What's included

  • Scaffold location and type
  • Inspection points
  • Deficiencies
  • Tag status and sign-off
Scaffold Inspection Checklist — template preview

Option 1 · Manual

Download free Excel template

Instant download. Opens in Excel, Google Sheets or Numbers.

  • ▸Excel template
  • ▸Print-ready PDF
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Option 2 · Modern

Run live in Daily Build

Run equipment inspections live in Daily Build: capture it from the field and keep it with your project record.

  • ■Fill it out from the field on any phone
  • ■Photos, signatures and timestamps attached
  • ■Automatic reports for owners and PMs
  • ■Free to start — no credit card

Quick summary

What it is
Record scaffold inspections each shift, including access, planking, guardrails and tag status. Free from DailyBuild.
Best for
Superintendent, Project Manager, General Contractor
Format
Excel + PDF
Price
Free ($0.00)
Pillar
Project Operations & Administration

What's included

  • Scaffold location and type
  • Inspection points
  • Deficiencies
  • Tag status and sign-off

Template columns

DateScaffold IDLocationInspectorFoundationPlankingGuardrailsAccessTag StatusCorrective Action
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Excel vs. Daily Build

ExcelDaily Build
PriceFreeFree to start
Mobile field entryNoYes
Photos & attachmentsNoYes
Automatic reportsNoYes
Works offlineYesYes

FAQ

How often should scaffolds be inspected?

Before each shift and after any event that could affect integrity, by a competent person.

Is the scaffold inspection checklist really free?

Yes. It's provided free by DailyBuild; fill in the short form once and download.

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