Handy guidance for tower inspections
October 1st 2008 A new PocketCard has been
launched by PASMA, a trade
association representing the
mobile access tower industry
and is designed as a useful
guide for inspecting mobile
access towers on site.
Designed in collaboration
with the HSE to promote
competence, the card offers
straightforward advice to
users 'from the ground up'.
Nine easy-to-follow steps
take the user through
everything from
environmental factors and
ground conditions to the
safe and proper use of
adjustable legs, stabilisers
and frame locking devices.
The reverse of the card
explains when towers must
be inspected under the Work
at Height Regulations, how
to complete a tower
inspection record, what to
do if an inspection is
unsatisfactory, and the
record keeping requirements
of the regulations.
The same inspection
guidance is available on two
new PASMA posters, available
from www.pasma.co.uk.
Solutions can
arrange for these items as
part of its service.
The company is authorised
to carry out Annual
Inspection and Certification
of equipment to the British
Standard requirement.
Marco Norman, managing
director, comments "Our
'supply only' option is proving
very popular with our
partners in the trade and, by
working together, we ensure
a cost effective safety
solution that meets the
exact needs of each project,
which is then reliably and
professionally transported to
site via our own vehicles."
Support for sales staff
Personal alarm protects staff at Taylor Wimpey
Caring for
the carers
Providing reassurance
Includes three different alarms
Nursing company Healthcare
At Home has purchased
Identicom units as part of
the SoloProtect protection
service. Should nurses
encounter a situation where
they feel threatened, they
have the reassurance that
they are being monitored and
can discreetly summon help.
Available from
Connexion2, SoloProtect
combines Identicom with a
TRUST PUTS FAITH IN
SECURITY SERVICE
Flexible approach
difficulty help can be
summoned by pressing a
button. Guardian24 sends
the call to operatives who
will assess the situation and
contact emergency services.
The simple-to-use device
is discreet, easy to carry and
can record evidence of
verbal abuse. A panic button
is on the back of the device.
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