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PASMA Towers for Users

Course Introduction

The PASMA Towers for Users course is designed to teach individuals how to successfully assemble, dismantle, alter, move and inspect mobile access towers through both classroom and practical training sessions. Many clients and principal contractors in the construction, engineering and manufacturing industries now stimulate that anyone using mobile towers in any capacity holds a PASMA certificate. This means that as well as helping to safeguard yourself and employees from injury, with this accredited training complete, it also provides avenues to work with a wider client base. A PASMA PhotoCard and Certificate will be issued to successful delegates who complete the theory and practical sessions.

Course Topics

• Legislation (Regulations and Guidance affecting working at height with mobile access towers)
• PASMA Code of Practice
• Product Standards (EN 1004:2004)
• Assembly Alterations
• Dismantling towers
• Incorporating current best practice for fall protection
• Advanced Guard Rails inspection of completed mobile access towers
• Tower Inspection Records

Avoiding hazards affecting the use of mobile access towers

Course Benefits

Any person who will be responsible for the assembly, dismantling, alteration, moving and inspecting of mobile access towers should consider this qualification essential.

Assessment Method Practical and Theoretic Assessments

Qualification Expiry

5 Years

Description:

Course Introduction

The training aims to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the hazards associated with operating such machinery including attachments. To have a working knowledge of how the various machines operate and to identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions, including weight limits, and to carry out an effective pre use check.4 Day Course | Novice Training (For students with little or no prior experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift)

Course Topics

• Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98
• Operators Safety code
• Re-charging of Diesel, Gas or Electric Counterbalance Forklift
• Pre-use checks Factors affecting stability
• Motive and hydraulic controls of the Counterbalance Forklift
• Manoeuvring the Forklift Truck in open and confined areas
• Stacking at different levels
• De-stacking with laden and un-laden pallets
• Working in and out of racking with the Counterbalance Forklift

Qualification Expiry

3 Years

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RTITB Over Head Gantry Crane Course Introduction This training is essential for operatives using any form of overhead gantry lifting equipment. The course aims to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the hazards associated with operating such machinery. This includes having a working knowledge of how the various machines operate and to identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions, including weight limits, and to carry out an effective pre-use check. COURSE TIMINGS & LIMITATIONS Novice | 8 Hours (Maximum 4 Students) Refresher | 6.5 Hours (Maximum 4 Students) On completation of the RTITB course, you will recieve a E - Card & PDF Certificate. The operator must have completed the RTITB safety in Slinging and Signalling course first to be eligible for this qualification Please contact us for further information including availability. Course Pre-Requisites You are required to hold a current RTITB Slinger Signaller to attend this session. Course Topics Safe and efficient operation of an overhead crane Duties under the HASAWA and associated risks Pre-use inspection and maintenance Authorisation to operate Introduction to the controls Operating the crane in four directions Controlling hook swing Completion of pre-use inspection Basic signalling protocols Basic slinging techniques Assessment Method Associated Knowledge Test (5 open and 20 multiple choice questions), Pre-Use Test and Practical Test of Basic Operating Skills Qualification Expiry 3 Years