PASMA Scaffold Towers for Users - LIVE Virtual Classroom
Now available LIVE via the OMS ‘Virtual Classroom Training System’
Description
In recognition that COVID-19 will prevent some workers from renewing existing PASMA Cards, PASMA will extend the validity of a current PASMA Towers for Users Card by 90 days on completion of the PASMA Towers for Users Online Theory.
All delegates will then need to complete the practical element at our training centre within 90 days of attending this LIVE Virtual Classroom.
- Proven classroom content – now delivered LIVE using the OMS ‘Virtual Classroom Training System’
- All training Materials included – With the full official delegates workbooks (Delivered by Sign for Post) if the course requires
- Delivered LIVE by experienced and qualified trainers – Providing support and guidance throughout
- Interact LIVE with your trainer – and other delegates on the course – interactive chat and group activity
- Unique online training tools including: Chat, Quizzes, Polls, Interactions and Group Activities
- Secure online assessments – leading to official Certificates direct from Awarding Bodies
Wifi
Delegates will need to have a computer with a web-cam and internet connection.
Outline
To train delegates to a high level of competence to assemble, dismantle, alter, move, inspect and use a mobile access tower without risk of personal injury to themselves or anyone who may be affected by their work, give an understanding of the legal issues affecting work at height with mobile access towers, the product standards, and a thorough knowledge of the hazards affecting the use of mobile access towers.
Duration
1 Day – half day LIVE Virtual Classroom, half day Practical at OMS within 90 days of this virtual course
Who should attend
Personnel who will be responsible for the assembly, dismantling, alteration, moving and inspecting of mobile access towers.
Objectives
How to safely assemble, dismantle, relocate and alter a mobile access tower without risk of personal injury to the delegate or others
Course Content
- Legal overview – health and safety
- British and European standards
- Guidance and information
- Tower components – inspection and maintenance
- Video presentation
- Tower assembly and dismantling
- Tower stability
- Hazards
- Video presentation
- Your responsibilities
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment.
What to bring with you (practical element at OMS)
- Hi visibility vest/jacket.
- Hard hat.
- Safety boots.
- Rigger gloves
- Other PPE will be issued during the practical session as required.
Literacy, fitness & health
Since the safe use of mobile towers requires that you 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
It would be envisaged that you will have a good working knowledge of the Work at Height Regulations and Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
Assessment
A short, multiple choice test, as well as a practical test on the day.
Certification
Successful delegates receive a nationally-recognised certificate and photocard from PASMA, which expires after 5 years.
Additional Extras
PASMA now offer their workbooks online, if you would prefer a hard copy workbook on the day we can provide these for you for an additional £5(+VAT) per workbook.