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O P E R A T I V E S T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 4

4. Ensure that the tower is not overloaded and that working loads are adhered to.

5. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 state that all platforms - from which a load is possible
to fall a distance liable to cause personal injury – must be fitted with guardrails, of a
maximum height of 950mm above the platform itself. In addition to this, current regulations
require intermediate guardrails be fitted no more than 470mm below the main guardrail.

6. Toe boards are mandatory at all places of work from which it is possible that tools,
equipment or other material may fall and is liable to cause personal injury.

1a. Ensure spring clip pins are removed from all frame sections. Insert an adjustable leg &
castor and apply the brake.

2a. Fit horizontal brace (ribbed tube) onto bottom section of vertical frame. The frame will now
support itself.
3a. Connect another horizontal brace onto the other side of the frame.

4a. Slide the second section of frames onto the protruding spigots. Now engage spring clips.
5a. Fit diagonal braces (smooth tube) in opposing directions.

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