Exiga Digital Scaffold Inspection Form
Paperless. Photo-Proof. Audit-Ready.
Replace handwritten tags and clipboards with a guided, mobile-first digital inspection form that ensures every scaffold check is thorough, compliant, and instantly documented. Built for competent persons/inspectors, the form captures real-time data, flags issues, attaches evidence, and generates compliant reports — all synced to the cloud.
Why Teams Choose Exiga’s Inspection Form
- Guided step-by-step flow reduces missed items
- Mandatory fields + conditional logic (e.g., require photos on “Fail”)
- Offline support + auto-sync
- Built-in standards compliance (OSHA, HSE UK, EN, CISRS/TG20)
- Digital signature + timestamp + GPS for full traceability
- One-tap status: Green (Safe/Compliant), Yellow (Caution – Rectify), Red (Unsafe – Prohibit Use)
Core Features of the Scaffold Inspection Form
- Scaffold Details Header Scaffold ID / QR scan, Location (GPS/map pin), Type (tube & fitting, system, suspended, mobile tower), Height, Load class, Erection date, Last inspection date
- Inspector Info Inspector name (dropdown from team), Competency level (e.g., CISRS Basic/Advanced), Date/Time (auto), Digital signature
- Guided Checklist Yes/No/NA + severity (Minor/Major/Critical) + mandatory photo/voice note on No/NA Customizable — add/remove items, set mandatory for specific standards
- Defect & Action Section Auto-create tasks for fails → assign responsible person → due date → before/after photos → close-out verification
- Final Status & Comments Overall status selector (Green/Yellow/Red) General notes, weather conditions, post-event trigger reason
- Form Actions Submit → auto-generate PDF report Tag update (digital tag color change) Overdue alert if not completed on schedule
Comprehensive Scaffold Inspection Checklist Template
(Pre-built in Exiga – fully editable/customizable)
1. Foundation & Base
- Firm, level ground/sills/mud sills in place and adequate size?
- Base plates/screw jacks in firm contact with sills/frames?
- Scaffold legs/base on sound footing (no soft/muddy/frozen ground)?
- Wheels/castors locked (if mobile)?
- Scaffold level/plumb/square?
2. Structure & Frame
- Standards/frames vertical/plumb, no bends/cracks/damage/rust?
- Ledgers/transoms/braces secure, properly spaced, no loose fittings?
- All connections pinned/locked/coupler tight?
- Cross bracing installed on all faces/levels?
- Ties/anchors/guying sufficient and correctly positioned?
3. Platforms & Decking
- Fully planked/decked front-to-back/side-to-side?
- No gaps >1 inch (25mm)?
- Scaffold-grade planks/boards, no splits/protruding nails/sharp edges?
- Planks extend 6–12 inches over supports, secure against movement?
- Platforms free of debris, mud, oil, ice, tripping hazards?
4. Guardrails, Midrails & Toeboards
- Guardrails on all open sides/ends (top rail 38–45″ / 950–1200mm high)?
- Midrails installed midway?
- Toeboards (min 4″ / 150mm) in place where falling objects risk?
- Guardrail posts secure, no gaps?
5. Access & Egress
- Safe ladders/stairs provided and secured?
- No climbing on cross-braces/frames?
- Access points unobstructed?
- Ladders extend 3 ft (1m) above landing?
6. Fall & Falling Object Protection
- Fall protection (guardrails or PFAS) for heights >10 ft (3m)?
- Falling object protection (toeboards, nets, canopies) where required?
- Distance to power lines safe (min 10 ft / 3m clearance)?
7. Load & Signage
- Load rating not exceeded?
- Load class signage visible?
- No overloading (tools/materials secured)?
8. General & Post-Event
- Inspection tag/digital status current and visible?
- No modifications without approval?
- Post-weather/event: No damage from wind/rain/impact?
- Electrical hazards cleared?
9. Final Verification
- All defects rectified or scaffold tagged unsafe?
- Inspected by competent person?
- Ready for use?
Integration & Output
- Mobile App: Fill form offline, attach photos/voice, submit/sync
- Cloud Dashboard: View submitted forms, filter by status/site/date
- Reporting: Auto-PDF with embedded photos, signatures, charts — branded for clients/HSE audits
- Compliance Notes: Supports 7-day HSE UK statutory, daily OSHA pre-shift, post-event triggers
This form helps ensure zero tolerance for overlooked hazards while slashing paperwork time.
