Scaffold Inspection Quiz: Identify Defects and Unsafe Alterations

Practise identifying conditions that can make a scaffold unsafe. These 25 original questions cover foundations, ties and bracing, platforms, access, edge protection, loads, alterations and inspection records.

Scope and independent practice

Independent practice material, not a CISRS examination or evidence of scaffold-inspection competence. Regulatory questions use HSE guidance for construction in Great Britain, including inspection before first use, at intervals of no more than seven days and after events liable to affect safety. Requirements in other jurisdictions may differ. The inspector's competence must match the scaffold's type and complexity.

How to use this quiz

Select one best answer and review the explanation. The practice pass mark is 70%, with shuffled answers and retakes. A visible tag supplements records; it cannot override a defect. Refer unsafe or uncertain conditions for competent assessment and control access until safe use is established.

Primary safety guidance

Reviewed on 13 November 2026. Check current local requirements and procedures before applying the learning.

• HSE scaffold requirements and inspection
• HSE construction work at height FAQs
• HSE scaffolding FAQs