Mobile towers

Mobile towers are to be erected and dismantled by competent PASMA trained persons only.

Towers must be erected and used in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and recommendations, inclusive of the use of outriggers where necessary.

Operatives are to access the platforms by using ladders provided on the inside of the tower only - no external or additional ladders are to be introduced.

Mobile towers are to be visually inspected by a competent person before first use, every 7 days, following alteration or adaptation or following any event that may have affected its strength or stability - a new inspection and report is not required every time it is moved to a new location on the same site.

A separate risk assessment is to be carried out where excessive horizontal forces are expected to prevent overturning - suitable ties may be required.

Refer to our Mobile tower risk assessment for further information