If access is left overnight on an incomplete scaffold, what is your responsibility as a scaffolder?

When leaving access on an incomplete scaffold overnight, it is essential to prioritize safety to prevent accidents and unauthorized access. Isolating, barricading, and signing the access helps to clearly communicate to others that the scaffold is not safe for use. This action serves multiple purposes: it protects workers from potentially hazardous conditions, makes it clear that the scaffold is a work-in-progress, and informs anyone approaching that they should not use the scaffolding until it has been completed and inspected.

While the other options may seem plausible, they do not address the core requirement of ensuring safety. Simply removing access items may not fully prevent access or indicate danger. Leaving the scaffold as it is fails to communicate the risk involved. Informing the construction manager is important, but it is not sufficient on its own because it does not actively safeguard the area. Therefore, isolating, barricading, and signing the access is the most responsible approach that fully protects everyone on site.