The scaffolding app for
Canadian sites

Scaffold inspections, digital tags, handover records, T&M tickets, tailgate meetings and incident reports in one app, with your own duty ratings and inspection intervals.

The Scafflinq app

The rules in Canada

Scaffold rules,
province by province

Occupational health and safety is provincial, and the scaffold rules differ from one province to the next. These are the three provinces we’ve read in full.

  • Alberta: tag every entry, re-tag every 21 days

    OHS Code s.326 requires a colour-coded tag at each point of entry showing the duty rating, last inspection date, inspector, precautions and expiry. Site-built scaffolds are re-inspected at least every 21 calendar days.

    Alberta OHS Code, Part 23

  • Ontario: engineered scaffolds need a written statement

    Over 15 metres above the base support (10 metres for tube and clamp), a scaffold must be engineer-designed and inspected before use, and the inspector must state in writing whether it matches the drawings. Both stay at the project.

    Ontario Regulation 213/91, section 130

  • British Columbia: inspect before every shift

    Part 13 requires a work platform and its components to be inspected before use on each shift and after any modification. It specifies no tag and no written record.

    WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation, Part 13

  • CSA Z797 applies only where adopted

    CSA Z797 binds only where a province adopts it, and provinces do so inconsistently. Citing it as a national Canadian requirement isn’t accurate.

    Scaffold tag requirements, with sources

Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces publish their own instruments and aren’t covered here. Check the rules that apply where you work. This page is general information, not legal advice.

All in one app

Inspections and site records
for Canadian sites

  • Inspections and remindersYour own checklist, photos and sign-off. Set a 21-day schedule for Alberta, or any interval up to 28 days, with reminders before it’s due.
  • Scafflinq tagsA QR tag at each access point. Anyone scans it with a phone camera to see the live status, last inspection and special conditions.
  • Handover recordsA handover certificate generated from every inspection, with your logo and wording, emailed from site.
  • Scaffold registerEvery scaffold, its location, erected and dismantled dates, inspections and status in one live register, with Excel export.
  • T&M ticketsExtra work recorded on site, signed by the customer on the phone and emailed as a PDF. Scafflinq calls them day dockets.
  • Tailgate meetingsRun the safety talk from a phone with 20 talk points and every attendee’s signature. The PDF is emailed automatically.
  • Incident reportsGuided questions, witnesses, up to 10 photos and a signature, emailed as a PDF to your client and supervisor.
  • Your own duty ratingsSet up the duty categories you work to, such as CSA Z797’s light, medium and heavy duty, in the web portal.
  • Maya AI assistantSpeak your inspection notes and Maya suggests checklist answers. The inspector reviews every one and signs off.

Local terms

The terms
you use on site

T&M ticket
Scafflinq calls it a day docket. It records the time and materials for extra work, and the signed PDF is emailed before you leave site.
Tailgate meeting
Scafflinq calls it a toolbox talk. It records the briefing before work starts, the talk points and every attendee’s signature.
Scaffold tag
In Alberta the colour-coded tag is mandatory. Our free Alberta tag generator works out the 21-day expiry for you.

Testimonials

What teams say
About Scafflinq

  • Vicky Amato

    Australian Scaffold

    Scafflinq has made our inspection and compliance processes faster, clearer, and far more efficient. It’s been a great tool for improving visibility across our projects and ensuring everything stays up to date.

  • Daniel Lake

    Elevate Access Solutions

    Scafflinq has been a game changer for our Inspections and Handovers, all our scaffolds on one platform makes it very easy to manage. Our customers love it, it makes our operation a lot more efficient.

  • Andres Van der Welt

    Rohrig Constructions

    Thanks to Scafflinq, we never have to worry about losing inspection records again. It’s always there, ready for us to access.

  • Shane Youssef

    FC Building

    Scafflinq has revolutionized the way we track scaffold inspections. It’s simple, easy to use, and gives us complete peace of mind.

  • Kate Paterson

    Melbourne Scaffold Solutions

    This innovation allows us to efficiently hand over scaffolds and keep meticulous track of inspections.

  • Isi Talanoa

    Proview Scaffolding

    Scafflinq has made scaffold handovers more efficient and helps us keep accurate, up-to-date records of every inspection.

  • Al Ibrahim

    Buildum Construction

    Scafflinq is a must-have for any builder serious about safety. It’s easy to use and gives us complete visibility into our scaffolding structures.

  • Mohamed Trad

    Phoenix Developments

    Scafflinq has made our scaffolding site safer than ever. It’s a reliable solution that we can trust.

  • Roi Cifti

    Richard Crookes

    With Scafflinq, I can access scaffold inspection history from anywhere, anytime. It’s a game-changer for our business.

  • Kurt Vengers

    Dartanyon Developments

    Scafflinq has saved us countless hours of paperwork and admin. We can now focus on our core business knowing that our scaffolding is always safe and compliant.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about using Scafflinq on Canadian sites.

It depends on the province. In Alberta, yes: OHS Code s.326 requires colour-coded tags at each point of entry, and site-built scaffolds must be inspected and re-tagged at least every 21 calendar days. In Ontario and British Columbia, no: neither regulation contains a scaffold tagging provision.

Free tools for Canada

Run your next Canadian job on Scafflinq

Start free with 5 tags, or book a demo and we’ll walk you through it.