PASMA Training – Cantilever Towers for Users

Cantilever towers are used when you need to get around obstacles such as stairwells, porches and window apertures. They have platforms which stick out to the side or end which help you to work over the obstruction.

Why Cantilever Towers for Users?

This PASMA training course has been designed to equip candidates with the specialist knowledge needed to work safely with cantilever towers.

  • How to safely assemble, dismantle, alter and move cantilever towers.
  • How to safely use and inspect cantilever towers.
  • How to identify hazards when using this equipment.
  • The legislation, regulations and guidance applicable for these towers.

The course will build upon existing knowledge of towers by introducing the use of ballast to balance the tower.
You’ll also learn about the safe working loads for these towers.

Who is this course for?

The Cantilever Towers for Users PASMA course is for those who’ll be using these towers at home or work and who have already completed the Towers for Users course.
Even if you’ve never used cantilever towers before, you can do this course.

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To book the Cantilevers Towers for Users PASMA course
Call 0845 457 0000 or Email [email protected]

What is covered on this PASMA training course?

This course features a combination of theory and practical learning which includes:

  • What responsibilities employers, employees and suppliers all have when it comes to working at height.
  • The standards affecting the manufacture and use of cantilever towers.
  • When it is and isn’t safe to use cantilever towers.
  • Pre-use and post assembly inspections.
  • The components used in a cantilever tower.
  • How to assemble and dismantle a cantilever tower and the good practices of its safe use.
  • How to access a platform safely.
  • How to move a cantilever tower safely.
  • How to identify hazards in the workplace.
  • How to avoid personal health hazards.

Course details

Who is PASMA?

PASMA is an international association that represents the interests of manufacturers, suppliers, specifiers and users in the mobile access tower industry.
It provides and oversees the industry standard training scheme and publishes safety-related knowledge, information and guidance.