Who should carry out a pre-use inspection of a mobile access tower?

A competent person should carry out the pre-use inspection. This is typically the trained operative who will use the tower, as they have the knowledge to identify faults and unsafe conditions.

Any member of the public passing the tower on site

The tower manufacturer at their own premises only

An HSE inspector appointed for that particular site

A competent person, such as the trained operative who will use the tower

How often must a formal inspection of a mobile access tower be carried out, as a minimum, under the WAHR 2005?

Schedule 5 of the WAHR 2005 requires that mobile access towers are formally inspected at intervals not exceeding 7 days while they remain erected on site.

A pre-use inspection of a mobile access tower should check that all castors are in what condition?

Castors must be locked (brakes applied) and in good working order with no damage to wheels, bearings or brake mechanisms. Unlocked or damaged castors can cause the tower to move unexpectedly.

Locked and in good working order

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Inspection — PASMA Towers for Users Practice

Free topic-focused mock exam: 15 random questions from a pool of 28 on Inspection, drawn from the wider PASMA Towers for Users bank. 20-minute timer, 70% to pass, worked explanation on every question. Use this when you've taken the full mock once and want to drill the topics you got wrong.

Questions: 15
Time limit: 20
Pass mark: 70%
Bank size: 28

Free · no sign-up · timer can be ignored · retake as many times as you want

Sample questions

01Who should carry out a pre-use inspection of a mobile access tower?
- A.The tower manufacturer at their own premises only
- B.Any member of the public passing the tower on site
- C.An HSE inspector appointed for that particular site
- D.A competent person, such as the trained operative who will use the tower
Why: A competent person should carry out the pre-use inspection. This is typically the trained operative who will use the tower, as they have the knowledge to identify faults and unsafe conditions.
02How often must a formal inspection of a mobile access tower be carried out, as a minimum, under the WAHR 2005?
- A.Every 14 days
- B.Every day
- C.Every 7 days
- D.Every 30 days
Why: Schedule 5 of the WAHR 2005 requires that mobile access towers are formally inspected at intervals not exceeding 7 days while they remain erected on site.
03A pre-use inspection of a mobile access tower should check that all castors are in what condition?
- A.Removed and stored separately
- B.Locked and in good working order
- C.Spinning freely at all times
- D.Clean and polished
Why: Castors must be locked (brakes applied) and in good working order with no damage to wheels, bearings or brake mechanisms. Unlocked or damaged castors can cause the tower to move unexpectedly.

FAQ

Is the Inspection mock exam free?

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Can I retake the mock exam?

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