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A suitably trained, qualified and competent person will carry out at least weekly inspections of all scaffolds as detailed in this document in pursuance of the The working at height regulations 2005.

Scaffolding must be inspected before first use.

Here is a basic checklist for inspecting Tube and Fitting Scaffolds.

FOUNDATIONS
Inspection and findings

Walk round the scaffold and check for: subsidence of the ground, cavities underneath sole plates, dislocation of base plates.
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