Personnel who will be responsible for the assembly, dismantling, alteration, moving and inspecting of mobile access towers.

The Aim

To provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the need for safety associated with Towers. To instruct and equip the delegates in the safe use and inspection of Mobile Aluminium Towers.

Course Content

- Legislation, Regulations and Guidance affecting working at height with mobile access towers.
- PASMA Code of Practice.
- Product Standards EN 1004:2004.
- Assembling, altering and dismantling towers incorporating current best practice for fall protection.
- Inspection of completed mobile access towers and completion of Tower Inspection Records.
- Hazards affecting the use of mobile access towers and how to avoid.
- Introduction to the scope of the Prefabricated Access Suppliers & Manufacturers Association (PASMA).
- Current Health & Safety at Work Act.
- Management Regulations – Risk Assessment.
- Working at Height Regulations.
- Provision of Work Equipment Regulations.
- Manual Handling Regulations.
- Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations.
- RIDDOR.
- BSEN1298 Mobile Tower Instruction Manual.
- Tower Components and Inspection of.
- Tower Stability, stabilisers/outriggers.
- Tying In.
- Inspection of Structure.
- Movement of Towers.
- Safe Use of Tower.
- Erection of Tower 3T and Advanced Guard Rail (AGR).
- Dismantling of Tower.

Knowledge

A PASMA PhotoCard and Certificate will be issued to successful delegates who complete the theory and practical sessions which have a five year validity period

Methods

Classroom based tutorials with the use of DVD/Videos and group participation combined with practical exercises.

Delegates must successfully pass both theory and practical assessment.

Additional Info

Delegates should also provide suitable PPE on the day of training for example; safety helmets, safety shoes/boots, hi vis and gloves.