Posted By lewes We have a number of employee who have recently undertaken mobile tower scaffold training. They have been advised their style of training and the equipment used on training enables them to only construct and work on T3 type towers. Is this a sales pitch or are T3 different to others ??? Also, has anyone got a suitable Inspection Checklist they could lend a copy of ??? Thanks for any input and happy new year to all

Posted By Salus Hi Lewes, employees only need to be trained in the use of the tower they are using. This can be done by simply following the manufacturers instructions for erection / dismantling. Once your employees have done it a few times,and have no problems they will be deemed to be competent. Carry out your WAH hierarchy and RA. check: ground conditions (is it set up on hard or soft standing etc.manholes,slopes,overhead services)/the weather/all components for damage/make sure all components are there/guardrails/toeboards/working platform/bracing/outriggers/can u secure your tower to an existing structure?/can the tower be hit by a vehicle?/PPE being worn a written report must be completed of the work platform before it is used and if it remains erected for 7 days, and not exceeding 7 days if it has been altered or after any bad weather conditions. HTH

Posted By Catman Hi Lewes They need to erect in accordance with, Their Formal Training and; Manufacturers instructions and; One of the two prescribed methods of erection set out by the HSE in CIS10 (Rev4). Cheers TW

Posted By Andrew Beveridge PASMA also have a very useful dvd demonstrating the correct sequences; they were sending them out for free but now appear to charge £2.09 + vat ~ well worth it! Regards Andy