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Operators Code of Practice - in co-operation with HSE

Regularly reviewed and updated, in close co-operation with the HSE, (Health & Safety Executive), to determine form and content, the PASMA Operator's Code of Practice is the definitive source of best practice for users of prefabricated towers manufactured in aluminium alloy or fibreglass, approved to BS EN 1004 : 2004 , and which carry a current British Standard or other equivalent mark of approval. Written for use in conjunction with the appropriate manufacturer's instruction manual, the Code contains an updated foreword from the Review Committee and is divided into 20 sections, as follows:

 
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • Scope
  • Safety Requirements
  • Training, Competence & Responsibilities
  • Literacy, Fitness & Health
  • Types of Mobile Access Towers
  • Components
  • General Points on Assembling the Tower
  • Moving the Tower
  • Tying In and improving Stability
  • Dismantling the Tower
  • Hazards
  • Safe Use of Towers
  • Care and Maintenance
  • Repairs
  • Handling, Transport and Storage
  • Site Inspection
  • PASMA Training Scheme
  • Advanced Courses
  • The latest edition of the Code has been updated to take account of BS EN 1004: 2004, and the fall protection requirements of the WAHR (2005). It costs just £5.00 and can be obtained from our shop .