PASMA Rescue and Emergency Procedures

Question 1

Before commencing work on a mobile access tower, what must be in place according to the Work at Height Regulations 2005?

Accepted Answer

A rescue plan detailing how casualties can be retrieved

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A risk assessment for the tower assembly process only

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Written permission from the tower manufacturer

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A structural survey of the surrounding working area

Question 2

In the UK, which emergency services number(s) can be used to summon help following a mobile access tower accident?

Accepted Answer

999 or 112

Answer

999 only

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101 or 112

Answer

111 only

Question 3

Which legislation primarily governs the requirement for emergency procedures when working at height in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The Work at Height Regulations 2005

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The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

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The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

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The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992

Question 4

If a worker becomes incapacitated on a mobile access tower, what is the safest initial action for a bystander?

Accepted Answer

Assess the situation, call for help, and avoid putting yourself at risk

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Immediately climb the tower to assist the casualty directly

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Begin dismantling the tower from the base to allow ground-level access

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Wait for the site manager before taking any action

Question 5

A rescue plan for mobile access tower work must include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Emergency contact numbers, rescue methods, and evacuation routes

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The model number and serial number of the tower being used

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The names of all workers on the adjacent site

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The maintenance schedule for all site equipment

Question 6

Under RIDDOR 2013, which of the following injuries from a mobile access tower fall must be reported to the HSE?

Accepted Answer

Specified injuries including fractures, or absences exceeding 7 consecutive days

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Any bruising or minor cuts requiring first aid treatment only

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Any injury resulting in absence from work for more than 3 days

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Only fatalities caused by the incident

Question 7

When should a rescue plan for mobile access tower work be reviewed and updated?

Accepted Answer

Whenever there is a significant change to the work or work environment

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Only after an incident has occurred on site

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Every five years as part of a formal health and safety audit

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At the start of each calendar year regardless of any changes