How much do you really know about scaffold towers?

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Quiz Questions

1.
What is the purpose of a toe board?
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- A.
  Prevents workers stubbing their toes
- B.
  Stops the public looking onto the platform
- C.
  Prevents persons, tools, materials and other objects falling from the working platform
- D.
  Makes the tower stronger
2.
Should you wear a harness when working on a mobile access tower?
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- A.
  Yes, at all times
- B.
  Yes, but only during assembly and dismantling
- C.
  Yes, but only if it’s deemed essential to work without guardrails
- D.
  No, towers aren’t designed to support fall arrest equipment
3.
In what circumstances is it okay to stand on an unprotected platform (i.e. one without double guardrails in place)?
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- A.
  None – you must never stand on an unprotected platform
- B.
  Only if you’re wearing a harness
- C.
  Briefly, while waiting for someone to pass you the guardrails
- D.
  Only if there aren't enough guardrails supplied with the tower
4.
How many stabilisers or outriggers should be fitted to a 6m single bay tower?
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- A.
  At least 2
- B.
  Usually 4 (or 3 if it's in a corner) - the instruction manual will confirm
- C.
  6 for maximum stability
- D.
  None (unless the tower is on uneven ground)
5.
A tower scaffold has been assembled and needs to be inspected before it can be used. Who is qualified to carry out this inspection?
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- A.
  A PASMA competent person, which could be the worker who assembled the tower
- B.
  Only a company director with the relevant training
- C.
  Only a qualified Tower Inspection Officer
- D.
  Anyone can do it – towers are very straightforward
6.
How many people does it take to build a mobile access tower?
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- A.
  At least 3 (2 to build it plus someone to inspect it)
- B.
  Usually 2, but the instruction manual will confirm
- C.
  The number of people specified in the instruction manual, multiplied by the height of the tower
- D.
  At least 4 (2 people to build it plus someone to inspect it and someone to verify the report)
7.
The instruction manual confirms how high you can build your specific tower. But what's the maximum height a mobile access tower could ever go to?
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- A.
  8m outdoors and 12m indoors
- B.
  12m outdoors and 8m indoors
- C.
  14m outdoors and 8m indoors
- D.
  8m outdoors and 14m indoors
8.
What is the purpose of a guardrail?
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- A.
  Prevents people falling from the platform
- B.
  For workers to lean against
- C.
  They provide a useful lever for jobs around site
- D.
  Somewhere to hang your jacket
9.
What are the frames and braces of most towers made of?
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- A.
  Titanium
- B.
  Aluminium
- C.
  Steel
- D.
  Wood
10.
What is the most popular PASMA training course for everyone from complete beginners to experienced operatives?
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- A.
  Towers for Beginners
- B.
  Towers for Users
- C.
  Towers for Dummies
- D.
  Access Tower Specialist
11.
Which of these is NOT a component of a mobile access tower?
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- A.
  Castor
- B.
  Adjustable leg
- C.
  Podium
- D.
  Brace
12.
In which of these circumstances is it okay to climb up the outside of a tower scaffold?
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- A.
  If it's a heavy tower
- B.
  If you're wearing the correct PPE
- C.
  If the pitch of the rungs is less than 300mm
- D.
  None of the above - you should never climb the outside of a tower
13.
In which of these weather conditions is it safe to work on a mobile access tower?
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- A.
  High winds
- B.
  Blizzards
- C.
  Heavy rain
- D.
  None of the above
14.
Why do manufacturers and hire centres provide instruction manuals for tower scaffolds?
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- A.
  Just in case you’ve never built a tower before
- B.
  It clears the supplier of liability claims
- C.
  Because you can’t build the tower safely without it and it's a legal requirement that you have it
- D.
  It's only for people who haven’t been PASMA trained
15.
Can you build a tower on grass?
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- A.
  Yes, if you put sole boards underneath each point of contact
- B.
  Yes, if you put a brick under each wheel
- C.
  Yes, if it's a double width tower with big castors
- D.
  No, it's not possible

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Safer on the ground 😰
Oh dear - you're making us a little nervous.But we're here to help. 1. It's time for trainingOn a PASMA training course, you'd gain the knowledge you need to work with towers safely. Find your nearest PASMA training centre and ask them about: Towers for Users (if you use towers yourself); or Towers for Managers (if you manage people who do)Those are two of our most popular training courses, aimed at anyone who works with towers - including complete beginners. With the support of a PASMA instructor, you'll be working safely after just one day's training. 2. Bitesize safety videosWork your way through our bitesize safety video playlist on YouTube. It covers lots of the topics you were quizzed on today, plus many more.3. Code of PracticeThe PASMA operator's code of practice is your handy reference guide to all things tower safety. Read it for free in the PASMA app.Your score0-5 .......... Safer on the ground6-10 .......... Still climbing11-15 .......... Top of the tower!
2.
Still climbing... 🥾
Not bad! But when you're working at height, you can't afford to put a foot wrong.Let us help.1. Bitesize safety videosWork your way through our bitesize safety video playlist on YouTube. It covers lots of the topics you were quizzed on today, plus many more.2. Is it time for training?When you work with towers, a PASMA course is the place you go to learn to do it safely. Is your training up to date? It might be time to find your nearest PASMA training centre and ask them about: Towers for Users (if you use towers yourself); or Towers for Managers (if you manage people who do)Those are two of our most popular training courses, aimed at anyone who works with towers - including complete beginners. With the support of a PASMA instructor, you'll be working safely after just one day's training. 3. Code of PracticeThe PASMA operator's code of practice is your handy reference guide to all things tower safety. Read it for free in the PASMA app.Your score0-5 .......... Safer on the ground6-10 .......... Still climbing11-15 .......... Top of the tower!
3.
Top of the tower! 🏅
Impressive!Ready for round two?1. Share your knowledgeAre you responsible for the safety of other tower users? Download a set of Toolbox Talks that provide you with the content you need to brief your team on five specific topics reltaed to towers. 2. Learn about different tower typesThere's a whole range of different configurations of tower available - like cantilever towers, towers on stairways and linked towers. Learn about them in our tower guides. 3. Try the Intermediate level quizThe quiz isn't over yet! Try the next round.

How much do you really know about scaffold towers?

Round 1 - BEGINNERS If you've worked with or around towers, you've learned a thing or two about their capabilities and how to use them safely. Or have you? Let's find out! There are 15 questions in this round.

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