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PASMA Towers for Users Training

PASMA Training Courses

Plantool’s PASMA training course is designed for persons using standard mobile access tower equipment from 2m upwards. The PASMA training course content covers; safe building (using both the 3T and Advanced Guardrail techniques), inspection, record keeping and associated hazards. We run all of our training courses from our facility in Daventry.

 

What does PASMA stand for?

PASMA is an abbreviation of Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ & Manufacturers’ Association Ltd. PASMA is the industry body and lead trade association for the safe use of mobile access towers. If you wish to learn more about PASMA you can visit their website by clicking here. Plantool is a PASMA member, confirmation can be found here.

 

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Plantool is also an IPAF Approved training course provider, delivering industry-leading Mobile Elevated Work Platform MEWP courses. To find out more about IPAF Training courses we offer and MEWP training click here.

Price: £ 135

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Course Content
  • Introduction to PASMA and Mobile Access Towers
  • Legal overview – health & safety / Work at Height Regulations 2005
  • British & European standards
  • Guidance & information on tower components, inspection & maintenance
  • Tower assembly & dismantle (3T method & advanced guardrail)
  • Tower stability & tying-in
  • Hazards when using mobile access towers
  • Your Responsibilities when using mobile access towers
  • Multiple choice assessment paper
  • Practical training & assessment session
Course Objectives

Successful delegates will gain an understanding of current relevant legislation and be able to dismantle, erect, inspect and most importantly use mobile access towers safely, in line with current approved methods and manufacturer’s instructions. The course agenda includes:

  • Introduction to PASMA and Mobile Access Towers
  • Legal overview – health & safety / Work at Height Regulations 2005
  • British & European standards
  • Guidance & information on tower components, inspection & maintenance
  • Tower assembly & dismantle (3T method & advanced guardrail)
  • Tower stability & tying-in
  • Hazards when using mobile access towers
  • Your Responsibilities when using mobile access towers
  • Multiple choice assessment paper
  • Practical training & assessment session
Duration

1 Full Day

Who Should Attend

This course is aimed at personnel who are or will be responsible for assembling, dismantling, moving, inspecting and using mobile access towers. There is no prerequisite required for this course, although a working knowledge of mobile access towers is an advantage.

Assessment

Multiple Choice Paper

Practical Skills Assessment

Certification

Each successful delegate will receive a PASMA Certificate of Competence and Photo ID Card (valid for 5 years)

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