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What to Avoid
Mobile access towers are used on all kinds of sites and within all manor if industries such as construction, schools, maintenance, façade installation, and so many more, and PASMA courses are there to show you how to use them safely and efficiently. Unfortunately, people still make a lot of really common mistakes when using mobile access towers! To help you avoid doing the same, here are the mobile access tower errors that we see the most. From failing to come to us for their PASMA training London, to simply failing to take note of things like the weather, here’s what not to do when using a mobile access tower.
Not taking a training course
This is by far the most common mistake that people make, and one that you can avoid before you even set foot on site! Our accredited PASMA courses equip you with the skills and knowledge to use mobile access towers correctly. They comply with all current regulations, too, so you can carry out your work with total peace of mind.
Not reading the manual
It is important to remember that even if trained, those using mobile access towers should always read through and have the manufacturer’s manual to hand. This manual holds important information about how to build the tower safely, the tower’s limitations, how to move the tower and how to dismantle the tower. Not taking the time to read this greatly increases the risk of accidents occurring when using a mobile access tower.
Choosing the wrong tower
Now we’re looking at mistakes people make when they are actually on site and using mobile access towers. You should always consider the height, load requirements and the environment that work will be carried out in when choosing which type of mobile access tower to use. Varying from standard towers to towers on stairs, low-level, cantilever towers and towers with bridges, there are a lot of options to choose from. Make sure you have the knowledge to ensure the correct mobile access tower is used to enhance the safety of yourself and others on site.
Overloading
Semi-related to what we just mentioned, but worth talking about on its own, is overloading. A mobile access tower will be able to hold a certain weight. Go over that weight, and the stability and the integrity of that tower could be compromised. This will put anyone using it at risk, as well as those working nearby. So never play a guessing game when it comes to what you are loading onto a tower.
Ignoring the weather
The Great British weather always has some surprises up its sleeve, but that doesn’t mean that you should just shrug your shoulders and ignore it. It is not safe to work at height in extreme weather conditions such as high winds, heavy rain or snow. So keep an eye on the weather forecast at all times, and halt work if any unexpected conditions strike. It’s never worth taking the risk.
Not listening to other’s concerns
A safe workplace is one where everyone can raise concerns about safety with no fear of repercussions. So if a member of your team expresses any concerns about the safety of the mobile access tower that they or you are using, take the time to listen. It may be nothing, but failing to take a genuine concern on board could lead to a needless accident occurring.
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