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Working Platform Inspection Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This checklist provides a comprehensive set of closed Yes/No/N/A questions to ensure that working platforms used on construction sites are safe, stable and compliant with relevant legislation.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑use inspections of scaffolding, access platforms and temporary work decks.
  • Routine safety audits of permanent elevated work platforms.
  • Verification of compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
  • Documentation of platform condition, load rating and rescue arrangements.

The checklist is designed for a competent person to complete on site, marking each item Yes, No or N/A and recording any corrective action required.

It should be completed before any work at height begins or before the platform is accessed each shift. Completed records must be retained for the duration of the project and be available for HSE inspection or client audit.

Review the associated risk assessment and ensure all personnel have the required training and medical fitness before use. Any identified deficiencies must be rectified and the platform made safe before work resumes.

All items are aligned with the HSE Working at Height guidance and the duty‑holder responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, providing a clear audit trail for health‑and‑safety file submissions. The checklist can be printed or used digitally on tablets, with each response recorded to demonstrate compliance during inspections or client hand‑overs.

Fully editable and shareable – customise this template to suit your site’s specific requirements and retain a record for audit purposes.

Compliant with: Work at Height Regulations 2005, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, HSE Working at Height guidance.

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Checks covered in this Inspection of temporary or permanent working platforms on construction sites checklist

This Inspection of temporary or permanent working platforms on construction sites safety checklist template covers 24 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Is a current risk assessment for the working platform in place and signed off?
2Is the platform used in accordance with its design load rating?
3Are any permits to work at height required and displayed?
4Is the person inspecting the platform competent and trained in working at height?
5Are workers medically fit for the task on the platform?
6Is the surrounding area free from debris and obstructions that could affect platform stability?
7Is the weather suitable for platform use, with wind speed below safe limits?
8Is adequate lighting provided for safe inspection and use?
9Are guardrails and toe boards correctly installed and secure?
10Are gaps or openings in the platform decking less than 50 mm?
11Is the platform level and stable with no visible movement when loaded?
12Is the platform's load rating label visible and legible?
13Are all mechanical components (e.g., hinges, telescopic sections) free from damage?
14Are safety devices such as ladders, access gates and fall‑arrest points functional?
15Is the platform inspected for corrosion or structural deterioration?
16Is any hazardous material stored on the platform secured and correctly labelled?
17Are workers wearing appropriate fall protection equipment (harness, lanyard) when on the platform?
18Is suitable personal protective equipment (helmet, gloves, safety footwear) being used?
19Is a perimeter exclusion zone established and clearly marked?
20Are warning signs indicating height work displayed?
21Is a rescue plan for a fall from the platform documented and communicated?
22Is first‑aid equipment readily accessible near the platform area?
23After use, is the platform cleared of tools and debris and stored safely?
24Is the inspection record signed and dated by the competent person?

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How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

No. A checklist is a monitoring and inspection tool that complements your risk assessments and method statements — it helps confirm that controls are in place and working. Use them alongside your risk assessments.

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