PASMA Tower Assembly Methods

Question 1

What is the recommended method for assembling a mobile aluminium tower scaffold?

Accepted Answer

Advance guard rail method (AGR)

Answer

Traditional method from a ladder

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Freestanding climb method

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Rope and pulley method

Question 2

What must be checked before starting to assemble a tower scaffold?

Accepted Answer

The ground conditions and levelness of the surface

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The colour of the tower components

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Whether it is a bank holiday

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The brand of hard hat being worn

Question 3

When using the 3T (Through The Trap) method, at what point are guard rails installed?

Accepted Answer

Before the operative climbs to the next platform level

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After the platform is fully loaded with materials

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Only at the very top of the completed tower

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Guard rails are not required with the 3T method

Question 4

What is the minimum number of people required to safely assemble a standard mobile tower scaffold?

Accepted Answer

Two people

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One person working alone

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Four people

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Six people

Question 5

What should be done with all tower components before assembly begins?

Accepted Answer

They should be visually inspected for damage, corrosion, and defects

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They should be painted to prevent rust

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They should be weighed individually

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They should be left in direct sunlight for sterilisation

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a recognised tower scaffold assembly method?

Accepted Answer

Cantilever projection method

Answer

Advance guard rail (AGR)

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3T (Through The Trap)

Answer

Traditional method