The Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufacturers Association (commonly known as PASMA) provide and govern the industry standard for the training of mobile access towers.
Anyone who is going to be working with towers, scaffolding or PASMA equipment will wonder why they need training. Or, why there are so many different training courses for different towers and levels.
However, there is a reason as to why there are different courses, depending on what you require and what tower type you will be using.
So, learn why you need PASMA training, and find out why it is beneficial for you as an operator.
First, is PASMA a legal requirement?
PASMA is not a legal requirement. However, you should complete some form of training to ensure that you are aware of what you need to know when handling and working on towers.
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 requires all employers to ensure their employees who are using this equipment are competent to work at heights. So the PASMA accreditation is a great way to certify this.
It is good practice to complete training with a PASMA approved provider. A sought-after accreditation, many businesses will consider this as a requirement.
Why are there so many PASMA courses?
Because of the different heights and places this equipment can be used for, there are different methods to assembling, moving and altering the apparatus.
For example, a low-level access tower will not exceed a height of 2.5 metres. Whereas towers for users can reach 8 metres indoors, and 12 metres outdoors.
So, there will be different directions on working on each tower type.
There are also different courses for different skill levels. From the Working at Heights Essentials course, to Towers for Managers, PASMA training caters to novices and experienced personnel, depending on the level of work they conduct with this equipment.
This is why booking the correct training plays a pivotal role in ensuring you have the right knowledge and insight into how you must safely build & use a tower. This will benefit you in being confident in your tower assembling and using the tower itself for the right purpose.
Why is PASMA training important?
Health and Safety Compliance
PASMA training will help you meet legal requirements under the Work at Height Regulations, while also keeping you compliant, thus, reducing complacency in the practical workplace.
Competency Proof
PASMA training reaffirms to employers, clients, or inspectors that you are appropriately trained for the use of towers. You will learn the necessary rules and regulations, as well as being aware as to where you can find them.
Inspection Skills
During your course, you will learn how to thoroughly inspect towers before use and recognise faults. This is essential, as you need to be aware what you should do when there is a detected fault, and how that can impact your work.
Accident Prevention
Completing PASMA accredited training also helps to reduce the risk of injuries from falls or equipment misuse. Because you understand the ramifications of not remaining compliant, you are aware of the consequences your actions can have if not in line with your training.
While you can never truly negate an accident or incident happening, you can most definitely reduce the severity of these with the appropriate measures, such as completing accredited training.
Proper Use of Equipment
The courses offered will show students how to set up and use different types of towers correctly. This will mitigate “guesswork”, so your team can demonstrate proper equipment use.
Besides, the last thing you should do is actively use the wrong tower to complete work. You can put yourself, others and the environment at risk of damage.
Additional Benefits of completing a PASMA approved course include:
Gaining comprehensive training
All PASMA courses are thorough with the knowledge you need; while also being streamlined so you won’t be out of work for longer than 1 day.
Understanding what you must and must not do
The course contents will be clear as to what you should and shouldn’t do as a tower operator, which will reinforce compliance.
Gain a PASMA approved digital card
This digital card shows what towers you are trained on, as well as being proof to employers that you have conducted and passed the relevant training.
Are you ready to do your PASMA training?
2 Start provide PASMA training at our Southampton; Reading; Worthing & Havant depots. One of our PASMA accredited instructors can also train at your own location if you have the space and equipment to do so.
2 Start’s PASMA courses last no more than one day, and they are in line with the current regulations and guidance outlined by PASMA themselves.
Book online today, or you can call our team on 02392 123 555 to discuss your options.
