Posted By Richard Webber Mart, There is no specified period of time - the inspection record is to demonstrate that you have inspected an existing scaffold adequately. Once a scaffold no longer exists (certainly after the project is complete) there is no statutory need to hold on to the records. However the records may be useful for other reasons, such as to demonstrate that scaffold was properly inspected following an injury claim etc. Richard

Posted By Martyn Hendrie Assuming you are dealing with construction work. Records of inspection have to be kept available for HSE perusal for three months after the end of the project. Remember though if an incident has occurred and there may be a potential civil claim the injured party has 3 years to make their claim. Most companies I have worked for kept them for a minimum of 5 years

Posted By LIM BOON KHOON Dear Mart, I agree with Clive Lowery that scaffold inspection records should be kept for a minimum of 3 years from the completion date of project. Based on my experience as an expert witness, the absence of scaffold inspection records would possibly put the plaintiff in a better position to argue his case against the defendant should there be a civil suit. Best Regards Lim Boon Khoon