Name 10 components of scaffold and when the scaffold inspection required.?

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10 components of scaffold and when inspection is required

Components: base plates, standards, ledgers, transoms, braces, guardrails, toeboards, scaffold planks, couplers, tie-ins
Inspection required: before first use, after any modifications, after any incidents or severe weather, every 7 days
Base plates: provide stable foundation
Standards: vertical tubes that support the scaffold
Ledgers: horizontal tubes that connect the standards
Transoms: horizontal tubes that connect the ledgers
Braces: diagonal tubes that provide stability
Guardrails: prevent falls from scaffold
Toeboards: prevent tools/materials from falling from scaffold
Scaffold planks: provide work surface
Couplers: connect scaffold components
Tie-ins: secure scaffold to building or structure

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