MOBILE TOWER INSPECTION FORM
Date of inspection
Time of inspection
Job name
Location of tower
Name an position of person carrying out inspection
PASMA certification number
Check that no environmental changes have influenced the safe use of the tower e.g. wind
YES
NO
Check that all the castors are locked and that castors or base plates are bearing their share of the weight of the tower and the surface they are on is firm and stable
YES
NO
Check that all the pad feet of the stabilisers or the castors on the outriggers are bearing their share of the weight of the tower and surface they are on is firm and stable
YES
NO
Check that the wing nuts on the stabilisers outriggers are fully tightened by gloved hands
YES
NO
Check that the outrigger stabilisers are correctly positioned
YES
NO
Check that the tower is vertical in both planes
YES
NO
From the ground using the MIM (Manufacture’s Instruction Manual) check that all components are in their correct positions
YES
NO
Check that the hooks on both ends of horizontal braces, diagonals and platform boards (with wind clips if fitted) are correctly positioned in their opposing positions.
YES
NO
Check that the mechanisms of the hooks have operated correctly
YES
NO
Check that hatches open towards the outboards side of the tower
YES
NO
Check that the frame interlocking mechanisms joining spigots to sockets (interlock clips ect.) are in position and locked
YES
NO
Check that the correct number of scaffold ties have been fitted and they are secure and fitted in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations (including any pull out tests) and as detailed in the method statement
YES
NO
. If any of the platform boards are to be used for storing items or as a working platform check that they are fitted with toe boards and that the hatch still opens easily.
YES
NO
Ensure working platforms are not overloaded with materials and that the Safe Working Load has incorporated both materials and persons using the platform.
YES
NO
Details of any faults identified that could give risks to the health or safety of any person. (Ensure ALL components are visually checked for signs of damage / fractures including the black nylon ‘T’ pieces).
Details of any action taken as a result of any faults identified
Details of any further action considered necessary
Please tick to confirm that the above inspection has been carried out in full
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