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PASMA

Duration:1 day

 

 

 

For:  Managers, Supervisors and Operatives who may need to construct and or inspect Mobile Aluminium Towers

 

Course 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:

  • PASMA
    • Introduction to the scope of the Prefabricated Access Suppliers & Manufacturers Association (PASMA)

 

  • Health & Safety
    • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
    • Management Regulations – Risk Assessment
    • Working at Height Regulations
    • Provision of Work Equipment Regulations
    • Manual Handling Regulations
    • Construction Welfare Regulations

 

    • Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
    • Workplace Safety and Welfare Regulations
    • RIDDOR
    • BS1139 Product Standard
    • BSEN 1298 Mobile Tower Instruction Manual

 

  • Theory Session
    • Tower components and the Inspection of Tower Stability
    • Inspection of Structure
    • Movement of Tower
    • Tower Dismantling
    • Hazards
    • Safe Use of Tower
    • Build Systems

 

  • Practical Session
    • Erection of Tower
    • Full inspection
    • Dismantling of Tower

 

NOTE:              Delegates should provide suitable PPE on the day of training, and should be physically and mentally fit to withstand the rigours of training.

 

The content of this course includes awareness of periodic examinations of equipment.  The course does not provide full training in maintenance of equipment.  Additional training relating to this subject may be of benefit to delegates.  Practical exercises will not be experiencing falls of any kind.  The delegate will not be deemed competent in rescue procedures.