Scaffolds

View and manage scaffolds by status, search the list, open scaffold details, and add new scaffolds.

Purpose

Show all scaffolds for a site, grouped by status, so users can locate a scaffold, review its list details, and open it or create a new one.


How to Access

Sites → Select a site → Scaffolds

  • Visibility depends on permissions

  • Buttons and actions may be hidden based on role


System Preconditions

Before this tool can be used:

  • Site record exists

  • Scaffold records exist for the site (to display results)

  • User must belong to a company

  • Required permissions must be assigned

If not met, (tool hidden, empty state, etc.) if known:

  • Scaffolds tab is hidden without the view permission

  • Add (+) button is hidden if the site is closed or create permission is missing

  • If no scaffolds exist, the list shows 0 and the table is empty

  • If the site is missing, the user is redirected to the Sites list


Workflow Overview

Open Scaffolds tab → Review status sections → Search or browse → Open a scaffold → Optional: add a scaffold

Step-by-Step Workflow

1. View Records

What the user does:

  • Open the Scaffolds tab.

What the system displays:

  • Status legend badges: Pending, Not safe for use, Safe for use

  • Accordion sections with counts: Pending Scaffolds, Inactive Scaffolds, Erected Scaffolds, Dismantled Scaffolds

  • Search bar: “Search by code or status”

  • Table columns: Code, Description, Location, Start Date, End Date, Created By, Status

  • Rows-per-page selector: 7, 10, 50, 100

Outcome:

  • The user sees scaffold counts and a list grouped by status.

2. Create or Open a Record

What the user does:

  • Select a table row to open a scaffold, or

  • Click the + button to add a scaffold (if visible).

What the system displays:

  • Selecting a row opens the scaffold detail page.

  • Clicking + opens the Add Scaffold modal.

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3. Complete the Action

What the user does:

  • Add a scaffold (if creating)

  • Edit a scaffold

  • View a scaffold


Scaffold Status Lifecycle

Status
Meaning

Work In Progress

Scaffold is to be erected

Failed Inspection

Scaffold has failed a safety inspection

Handed Over

Scaffold is erected and green tagged

Dismantled

Scaffold has been dismantled


Key Rules and Notes

Rule
What it Means

Scaffolds tab visibility

Shown only when the view permission is granted

Add button visibility

Shown only when site is not closed and create permission is granted

Search scope

Searches by code or status text

Status grouping

Scaffolds are grouped into Pending, Inactive, Erected, and Dismantled sections


Permissions Required

Permissions are evaluated per action, not globally. UI adapts based on role.

Action
Required Permission

View scaffolds

sites-scaffolds-view

Create scaffolds

Any of roles-super-admin-enable, roles-site-admin-enable, sites-scaffolds-create


Troubleshooting and Common Questions

Common issues with missing tabs, empty lists, or hidden add actions are usually tied to permissions, site status, or search filters.

Problem
Solution

Scaffolds tab not visible

Confirm the user has the view permission

Add (+) button missing

Confirm site is not closed and user has create permission

List is empty

Confirm scaffolds exist for the site or clear the search field


Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Expecting the Scaffolds tab without the view permission

  • Expecting the Add button when the site is closed

  • Searching with terms that do not match code or status


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