PASMA Aluminium Tower Training
Course Duration:
1 Day Course
Aim:
To instruct candidates in the safe methods of:-Assembling, dismantling, altering, moving, inspection and use of mobile access towers.
Objectives:
By the end of the course candidates will have an understanding of:• Legislation, Regulations and guidance affecting working at height with mobile access towers.
• British & European Standards.
• Hazards affecting the use of mobile access towers.
Course content:
• Introduction & housekeeping
• Aims & objectives
• Legal overview-Health & Safety
• British & European Standards
• Guidance & Information
• Tower component, Inspection & maintenance
• “Don’t fall for it!”-recommended assembly video
• Tower Assembly & Dismantle
• Tower stability & tying-in
• Hazards
• “Accidents don’t just happen”- PASMA safe use of towers video
• Your responsibilities
• Written & practical Assessment
Number Of Delegates Per Course
Maximum of 12
Prices Per Person
£125.00 per person + VAT (This cost includes all certification)
Certificates
Certificates & cards are included in the cost of this course and are produced by PASMA. We must allow 10 working days for delivery. They will be forwarded to the customer once payment has been received in full. The training is valid for 5 years.
Accommodation & Transport
Candidates are required to book and pay for their own accommodation and transport should it be required whilst attending any of our courses. Please contact us for a list of local accommodation if you require it.
Lunch & Refreshment Facilities:
Lunches are included within the course fee for 1 day courses (e.g. baguette/sandwich & crisp). Water and tea & coffee facilities are available on site for your use.
Construction Skills Grants
There are attendance grants available for this course for eligible Construction Skills registered companies (Currently £17.50 per 1 day course is available plus 10% supplementary grant if eligible.) Please contact Construction Skills direct on Tel: 0844 844 0046 or visit www.cskills.org./grant for more information.
Training Location Options:
We are able to offer this course from both our Devon & Cornwall training centres as well as giving customers the option to hold training on site at a location of their choice. (Subject to you being able to provide a suitable classroom facility and any other necessary facilities required for this course - please contact us for further details.)
Single bookings are offered – subject to availability
All bookings over 6 delegates per day are subject to a negotiated discount
References:
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Provision & use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
RIDDOR 1995
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992
Young people at work – a guide for employers HSG165
Work at Height Regulations 2005
PASMA Operators Code of Practice
(Date of Latest Revision: 22nd July 2010)
