The aim of the course

To State the main aims of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated regulations
To understand the need for accident prevention and control
To understand the need for safe erection and dismantling procedures
To train the user to a level of competence to carry out inspections on mobile access towers
To create safe systems of work while working with mobile access towers
To understand employers and employees responsibilities

Agenda

Introductions – why the need for training?
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (sections 2 & 7)
Inspections and registers
Safe systems of work
Component, use and inspections to be carried out
Toe boards and handrails
Construction (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulation 1996
Height to base ratio – use of outriggers and stabilisers
Assessment paper
Practical section – erection and dismantling of the mobile access tower

Each candidate requires a safety helmet, boots and any necessary Personal Protective Equipment for the practical section

If training is carried out on-site, a suitable room and area would be required for the theory and practical section
COURSE DURATION - 1 DAY