Scaffold inspection services across the UK via our team of CISRS Advanced Scaffold Inspectors.

Safety & Access provides a full range of scaffold inspection services, including:

• • Statutory 7-day inspections under the Work at Height Regulations 2005

  • Post-erection and pre-handover inspections before first use

  • Inspections after adverse weather, alteration, or damage

  • Independent third-party monitoring for ongoing projects

  • Specialist inspections for complex scaffolds, towers, and access systems

All inspections are carried out by highly qualified consultants with real-world scaffolding experience. Our team includes former scaffold operatives who hold advanced CISRS inspection cards, NEBOSH qualifications, PASMA instructor credentials, and technical IOSH membership, ensuring both competence and credibility.

Each scaffold inspection generates a written report that includes:

• Date, time, and location of the inspection

• Name and qualifications of the inspector

• Scaffold type, configuration, and purpose

• Detailed observations on stability, guardrails, access, ties, bracing, and condition of materials

• Defects or non-compliances identified

• Recommended corrective actions and timescales

• A clear statement on whether the scaffold is safe for use

Reports are provided promptly to support site management and compliance.

Yes. Our inspections are fully aligned with the Work at Height Regulations 2005, which require:

• Scaffolds to be inspected before first use,

• Every 7 days during use,

• And after events likely to affect stability.

By engaging Safety & Access, you ensure that your inspections are carried out by competent persons as required under the law, with clear documentation to demonstrate compliance.

Independent inspections provide impartial assurance that scaffolds are safe and compliant. While scaffold teams are skilled at erecting structures, they may lack the objectivity required to identify every potential issue. Using a third party like Safety & Access offers:

• Unbiased, expert assessment

• Greater credibility with clients, principal contractors, and regulators

• Reduced liability for your business

• Assurance that inspections are carried out by inspectors with advanced qualifications and no conflict of interest

If defects are found:

• The unsafe portion should be restricted or taken out of use immediately;

• Repairs or corrective actions should be carried out by qualified personnel;

• A re-inspection is needed once repairs are complete;

• The report should record both findings and action taken.

Benefits include:

• ensuring compliance with legal duties;

• reducing risk of accidents and liability;

• saving your own time and resources;

• providing credible documentation for audits or inspections;

• helping maintain safety culture on site.

This is documentation provided when the scaffold has been erected and is ready for use. It confirms that the scaffold has been inspected, is safe to use, and meets required standards. While not always legally mandated, issuing a handover certificate is best practice and helps demonstrate compliance with safety regulations.