What type of PPE should be worn when assembling a mobile access tower?

The risk assessment determines the specific PPE required, but as a minimum, safety boots, a hard hat and gloves are typically needed during assembly to protect against falling components and manual handling injuries.

A high-visibility vest is the only PPE required for assembly

No PPE is needed as the tower provides full protection

Only ear defenders to protect against the noise of assembly

As identified by the risk assessment — typically safety boots, hard hat and gloves as a minimum

Why must a rescue plan be in place before anyone works from a mobile access tower?

An injured or incapacitated operative at height cannot rescue themselves. A pre-planned rescue procedure ensures that help can be provided quickly and effectively. Delay in rescue, particularly with suspension trauma, can be fatal.

Because if an operative is injured or incapacitated at height, a pre-planned rescue procedure is essential to bring them down safely and quickly

Because the insurance policy will not pay out without a written rescue plan

Because the manufacturer requires a rescue plan to validate the warranty

Because the rescue plan doubles as the tower assembly method statement

What is the three-point contact rule when climbing a mobile access tower?

The three-point contact rule requires the climber to have at least three limbs in contact with the ladder at all times — either two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand. This minimises the risk of losing grip and falling.

Keep three operatives on the tower at all times during climbing

Maintain contact with the ladder using two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand, at all times

Check the tower at three points: base, middle and top before climbing

Climb no more than three rungs at a time before resting

Free mock exam

Safety — PASMA Towers for Users Practice

Free topic-focused mock exam: 15 random questions from a pool of 26 on Safety, 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: 26

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

Sample questions

01What type of PPE should be worn when assembling a mobile access tower?
- A.No PPE is needed as the tower provides full protection
- B.A high-visibility vest is the only PPE required for assembly
- C.As identified by the risk assessment — typically safety boots, hard hat and gloves as a minimum
- D.Only ear defenders to protect against the noise of assembly
Why: The risk assessment determines the specific PPE required, but as a minimum, safety boots, a hard hat and gloves are typically needed during assembly to protect against falling components and manual handling injuries.
02Why must a rescue plan be in place before anyone works from a mobile access tower?
- A.Because the insurance policy will not pay out without a written rescue plan
- B.Because the rescue plan doubles as the tower assembly method statement
- C.Because the manufacturer requires a rescue plan to validate the warranty
- D.Because if an operative is injured or incapacitated at height, a pre-planned rescue procedure is essential to bring them down safely and quickly
Why: An injured or incapacitated operative at height cannot rescue themselves. A pre-planned rescue procedure ensures that help can be provided quickly and effectively. Delay in rescue, particularly with suspension trauma, can be fatal.
03What is the three-point contact rule when climbing a mobile access tower?
- A.Climb no more than three rungs at a time before resting
- B.Maintain contact with the ladder using two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand, at all times
- C.Keep three operatives on the tower at all times during climbing
- D.Check the tower at three points: base, middle and top before climbing
Why: The three-point contact rule requires the climber to have at least three limbs in contact with the ladder at all times — either two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand. This minimises the risk of losing grip and falling.

FAQ

Is the Safety mock exam free?

Yes — 100% free, no sign-up needed. Questions are pulled at random from a substantial bank, with a worked explanation on every question after you submit.

Can I retake the mock exam?

Yes. Every attempt picks a different random selection and reshuffles the options, so each retake gives you genuinely new questions. No limit on retakes.

Does this count towards the real qualification?

No — this is independent practice material. To gain the actual qualification you need to sit the official assessment through an approved provider.