Tower scaffold

[Stef3600]

Hi All,
I may be required to use a small tower scaffold in the not to distant future, this is indoors in a college to change some light fittings. Would any kind of earthing to the metal scaffold be required ( Or insulation )?? Any thoughts ?

 

[pennywise]

I always bang a rod in for my scaffold inside or outside there is no requirement as far as I know not on LV. You can get fiberglass scaffolds if you feel the burning desire to insulate yourself besides it'll most likely come with rubber wheels so you would be technically isolated.

 

[ian.settle1]

Hi All,
I may be required to use a small tower scaffold in the not to distant future, this is indoors in a college to change some light fittings. Would any kind of earthing to the metal scaffold be required ( Or insulation )?? Any thoughts ?

Do you have a PASMA certificate as they may ask you for it to ensure you are correctly trained for erecting scaffolding.

 

[mogga]

if your changing fittings power will be off dont remember anything about rodding towers on the PASMA course

 

[Stef3600]

Thanks guys, most helpful Does the PASMA kick in at any specific height or is it from the floor up ??

 

[mogga]

From Floor up and if its a school check the contract as the Council may take HnS more seriously with an outside contractor than they do with their own guys Pasma takes a day but dont know about cost

 

[johnboy6083]

only have to earth scaffolding on HV sites such as national grid or DNO substations, because of the fact that the OHL's wiokl induce a voltage onto the scaffolding.

 

[Tin]

You defo need your PASMA ticket, to show that you can build the tower correctly and safe. The course is 1 day.
Here is the link to the PASMA site: PASMA Training

It has all the info you need on there.

Hope this helps

 

[shagg]

Hi stef3600 I'm in Nottingham also, My mate is a PASMA accesser so if you require it drop me a PM and i'll have a word to see if I can get you a good price.

 

[Stef3600]

Cheers guys, if i get the go ahead i will give you a call Shagg - Thanks for all your help

 

[shagg]

No problem where about's in nottingham you from m8?

 

[Dusty Viking]

Hi, for anyone wishing to do a PASMA course throughout the UK, one of the best established companies is BOSS Training. A link to their site can be found here: PASMA Training