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General Safety Notes

Ensure that all necessary components and safety equipment are

available and operational.

Inspect the tower components for signs of damage or incorrect

functioning prior to use. Damaged or incorrect components must not

be used. Castors and adjustable legs should be periodically lubricated

to keep them free running.

Erect Exclusion zone and t Warning Signs to comply with Schedule 3

Part 2 (11), Work at Height Regulations 2005.

Ensure the scaffolding is to be erected on suitable foundations capable

of withstanding the loads imposed by the scaffolding (Schedule 3

Part 1(2) of Work at Height Regulations 2005) and, where appropriate,

adequate sole boards to be provided.

It is recommended that at least two people erect and dismantle the

tower.

BETA mobile aluminium towers MUST ALWAYS be climbed from the

inside, climbing the ladders only.

When lifting components or materials, always use reliable lifting

material and tying methods to ensure there is no possibility of the tower

overturning. Always lift from within the tower base.

Mobile access towers must only be moved manually, by pushing at the

base.

Ensure that the platforms are free of persons and equipment and that

brake locks are off prior to movement. Beware of soft or uneven ground

and overhead obstructions.

The tower height must be reduced to 4m high and stabilisers raised

approx 25mm clear of the ground. On completing the move apply all

brakes and check adjustment and stability prior to completion of tower

to full assembled height.

Note Tower height must be reduced to 2m high prior to any moves if

less than 4 stabilisers are used.

Always inspect the tower after moving and before use.

Always beware of live electrical apparatus, cables or moving parts of

machinery.

Care should be taken when using power tools, wash jets or other tools

that cause lateral force.

The maximum lateral force on a freestanding tower at platform level is

20kg.

DO NOT use boxes, ladders or other such means to gain additional

height.

Never bridge between a tower and a building unless designed to a

specication and approved.

Never jump onto platforms.

Do not use hoisting arrangements on a mobile access tower.

Fit side guardrails at all platforms.

Fit toeboards

on all working platforms.

Fit intermediate rest platforms at 4m intervals (maximum

DO NOT ax sheeting of any type to the tower.

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