Scaffold Inspection Management System (SIMS)
Digital Safety. Real-time Compliance. Zero Paperwork.
Ensure every scaffold is safe, compliant, and inspection-ready — before anyone steps on it.
In construction and industrial environments, scaffolding accidents remain a leading cause of falls and serious injuries. Traditional paper tags, missed inspections, and scattered records create avoidable risks and compliance headaches.
SIMS transforms scaffold safety management into a simple, mobile-first, cloud-powered process — helping contractors, safety officers, site managers, and clients stay ahead of hazards while meeting OSHA, local regulations, and best practices.
Key Benefits
- Eliminate overdue inspections with automated scheduling & alerts
- Achieve 100% digital audit trail — photos, comments, timestamps, GPS
- Instant visibility: Know exactly which scaffolds are Green (Safe), Yellow (Caution), or Red (Do Not Use)
- Cut administrative time by 70–80% — no more chasing tags or manual reports
- Build client/regulator confidence with professional, instant compliance reports
- Reduce risk of fines, shutdowns, and incidents through proactive tracking
Core Features
- Scaffold Register & Tagging
- Unique scaffold IDs / QR/NFC tags for instant scanning
- Digital scaff-tags (Green/Yellow/Red status) — update in seconds from mobile
- Auto-archive of tag history and lifecycle (erection → handover → dismantle)
- Mobile Inspection App (iOS & Android)
- Offline-first: Inspect anywhere, sync when connected
- Customizable checklists based on OSHA/EN/ local standards
- Guided inspection flow: mandatory fields, conditional logic
- Attach photos/videos directly to defects or pass items
- Voice-to-text comments for faster field entry
- Inspection Scheduling & Reminders
- Automatic recurring schedules (daily, 7-day, post-weather event, post-modification)
- Overdue & upcoming dashboard alerts (email, push, SMS optional)
- Weather-triggered notifications (high wind, rain, etc.)
- Real-time Dashboard & Analytics
- Live site map with color-coded scaffold pins (Google Maps integration)
- Overview: % safe scaffolds • Overdue count • Inspector performance
- Trends: Common defects • Inspection pass/fail rates • Site comparisons
- Exportable compliance reports (PDF/CSV) with digital signatures
- Defect & Action Management
- Flag hazards → auto-create corrective actions / work orders
- Assign responsible persons with due dates & escalation
- Close-out verification with before/after photos
- Compliance & Audit Trail
- Full history per scaffold: who inspected, when, what was found/fixed
- Role-based access (inspector, supervisor, client view-only)
- Supports multi-site / multi-project portfolios
- Data retention for legal & insurance requirements
- Integrations & Extras (optional modules)
- Scaffold request / erection / handover workflows
- Inventory & material tracking linkage
- API for integration with Procore, Autodesk, safety management platforms
- 3D model viewer / load rating display (advanced)
Typical Scaffold Inspection Checklist (Built-in Template Examples)
Pre-use / Shift Inspection (OSHA-aligned basics)
- Footings / base plates — sound, level, locked (castors)
- Frame alignment & plumb — no damage/bends
- Platforms — fully planked, no gaps >1 inch, no splits
- Guardrails & midrails — 38–45″ top rail, secure
- Toeboards — in place where required
- Access — safe ladders/stairs, no climbing braces
- Bracing / guying / tying — adequate for height
- Load rating — not exceeded
- Weather / damage check — after events
- Tags — current & visible
Additional items (customizable): Tie-ins, outriggers, suspended scaffold rigging, electrical clearances, falling object protection, etc.
Inspectors can pass/fail each item, add photos, severity levels, and notes.
Who Uses SIMS?
- Scaffolding contractors & erection teams
- Principal contractors / construction managers
- Oil & gas, shutdown/turnaround projects
- Industrial maintenance & facilities teams
- Safety consultants & third-party inspectors
- Large-scale commercial & infrastructure developers
