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Mobile Access Tower Pre-Use Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This mobile access tower pre‑use safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps site supervisors and operatives confirm that a mobile access tower is safely set up, inspected and used before work at height begins.

It covers the full range of checks required on construction sites, including competence, ground conditions, tower configuration, guardrails, platform integrity, load limits, exclusion zones, PPE and emergency arrangements. The checklist is aligned with the Work at Height Regulations 2005, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and PASMA guidance for mobile towers. It also supports safe demolition and maintenance tasks involving the tower.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑use inspections – verify the tower and site are safe before climbing.
  • Daily site inspections – spot‑check tower condition and compliance throughout the shift.
  • Toolbox briefings – reinforce safe set‑up and use with the whole crew.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A. Any No response must be resolved before work continues, and records are kept for audit and hand‑over.

To use the checklist, tick Yes, No or N/A for each item, address any No responses immediately, and retain the completed record for site audits and hand‑over to the next shift.

Fully editable and shareable – customise the questions to your project, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: Work at Height Regulations 2005; Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015; PASMA Operator’s Code of Practice.

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Checks covered in this Mobile Access Tower Pre-Use Inspection and Use checklist

This Mobile Access Tower Pre-Use Inspection and Use safety checklist template covers 27 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a current risk assessment and method statement for the tower work been completed and briefed?
2Are all operatives who will use the tower PASMA‑certified and competent?
3Is the ground or floor where the tower will be erected firm, level and free of debris?
4Are overhead services or power lines clear of the tower working height?
5Is the weather suitable (no high winds, rain or lightning) for tower erection and use?
6Is the tower inspected for damage and the inspection tag up to date?
7Are the base plates or outrigger pads correctly positioned and stable?
8Are the wheels locked or brakes engaged before work begins?
9Are the guardrails on all open sides securely fitted and at the correct height?
10Are toe boards installed on all platforms and in good condition?
11Is the platform surface free of cracks, corrosion or foreign objects?
12Is the trapdoor securely closed and locked when not in use?
13Are all ties, guy‑lines or anchorage points correctly attached and tensioned?
14Is the tower load marked and does the intended load not exceed the rated capacity?
15Are all pins, bolts and connecting hardware secure and free from corrosion?
16Is the tower’s height adjustment mechanism (telescopic sections) locked and operating smoothly?
17Are the wheels and brakes free of damage, securely attached and functional?
18Is the load marking on the tower clearly visible, legible and not obscured?
19Is the base plate or outrigger pad free from cracks, damage and correctly positioned under the tower?
20Are all moving parts (jibs, hinges, braces) locked in place before climbing?
21Is the tower’s stability verified by a competent person before use?
22Is appropriate PPE (hard hat, safety shoes, high‑visibility vest, harness where required) being worn?
23Are exclusion zones and signage in place to protect other workers?
24Are first‑aid kits and emergency rescue arrangements readily available on site?
25After work, is the tower made safe by securing wheels, lowering platforms and storing tools?
26Is the inspection tag signed and dated after the pre‑use check?
27Is the tower’s documentation (inspection records, maintenance log) accessible for review?

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Are the safety checklists suitable for UK workplaces?

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How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

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