After a bit of advice lads, we are going to a job where the scaffold has been up around some chimneys that we are going to rebuild, for at least 3-4 years, + I dont fancy using it with out it being checked after all this time, what would you suggest, i.e., what normally happens ?, would a Tag be left on the scaffold, to prove its has been checked, rather than taking someones word ?, from a worried Brickie, !!, cheers.
Checking Scaffold
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allan666
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no fooking way is a brickie posting on here man . haha .best thing you can do mate is get on there and overload it to fook like you normally do, then if your still up there get some more of your overweight polish friends on the job and all of yous jump up down in a truffle shuffle type motion . if that fails get that rusty scaffold spanner out you bag that you been carrying about for years and loosen the fittings closest to the ridge , then hey presto you know its safe
.....Id get the Hoddy to load it out fella, then double clip it, & get him to graunch it up really tight !!.....:nuts:.....
Its a genuine post mate, thought id ask the ones who know !, cheers 
Hi dodger, doesn't really matter how long it has been up, there should be a register detailing all the inspections and any remedial works done. Ask the gaffer to see it, if there isn't one tell him you want it checked. There is no legal requirement for a tag.
jakdan
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1. Get them to change the boards and ladders
2. Independent inspection.
3. Handover cert
4. Then do what allan said, i hate brickies
2. Independent inspection.
3. Handover cert
4. Then do what allan said, i hate brickies
Rigger
Moderator
Spot on Jackdan, It is only a money saving excercise using the scaffold that has been up that long.
Brickie or not I do not want to see any man injured or killed by this sort of bad practice.Refuse to work from it and inform your local HSE about your concerns
I dont know the full S.P. mate, but will know more when i see the job next week
, got a sneeky feeling that they have been useing the scaffold to help support the chimneys !
Rigger
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Albeit it is probably coveted more in this city than most, the noble brick is still mostly looked past, walked over, and (gasp!) spat on. Poor brick.
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If it were not for you, with your valiant and true form, our cozy Acres would be but a flat bit of turf.
And if it were not for you, with your humble and rosy appearance, our winding streets would be mere pavement.
And, dear brick, if it were not for you, aged but not broken by time, we would be without memory of the modest beginnings and long history of this neighbourhood.
To the brick! We thank you for your unwavering support.