PASMA Towers for Managers
A ‘must-do’ PASMA course for managers and supervisors responsible for overseeing the work of operatives on site. It is designed to ensure that work at height using mobile access towers is properly planned and organised and that those involved on site are competent and properly trained.
Delegates attending this course receive a course content booklet and PASMA Code of Practice together with a PASMA certificate and photocard for the relevant level that is valid for 5 years.
Aims and objectives
How to safely assemble, dismantle and relocate low level powered access units and standard mobile powered access towers without risk of personal injury to the delegate or others.
Course details
One day course, lasting a minimum of 7 hours. Suitable head/foot protection and gloves during the practical session.
Course structure
Instruction both in theory and practical sessions.
Current Legislation, Regulations and Guidance affecting working from low level access units and standard mobile access towers, PASMA Code of Practice, Publicly Available Specification, assembling, altering and dismantling, incorporates current best practice for fall protection, inspection of both low level and standard mobile access towers. Tower Inspection Records; hazards affecting the use of units & platforms.
Pre-requisites
While no formal qualifications or experience are necessary to complete PASMA Towers for Users, a basic understanding of work at height and the potential risks are beneficial.
Literacy, Fitness & Health
An extract from the PASMA Code of Practice:
Since the safe use of mobile access towers requires that delegates consult safety notices and read and thoroughly understand the manufacturer’s instruction manual, literacy and language comprehension are important requirements for any tower user.
Similarly, since the assembly and use of mobile access towers can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit and in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights/vertigo, giddiness/difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.
If delegates have any problems with literacy or language comprehension or have any doubts about their fitness to use mobile access towers, they must bring them to the attention of their employer. This need not preclude them from using mobile access towers, provided their employer conducts an assessment and is able to put into place adequate measures, to take account of any difficulties they may have.
Certification
Candidates receive a course booklet and PASMA Code of Practice together with a PASMA certificate and photocard for the relevant level. The certification is valid for 5 years.
A PASMA Certificate and PhotoCard will be issued to successful delegates who complete the Theory and Assessment sessions at the level they attend the course which has a five year validity period
Available grants
This course is eligible for CITB training grants. Find out more.
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