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PASMA training teaches workers to assemble, move, inspect and dismantle mobile aluminium scaffold towers safely. At Etihad Pioneers Training Academy in Riyadh, every course combines short classroom sessions with hands-on tower building. As a result, delegates leave able to put up a safe tower on site, not just describe one.
We deliver PASMA training to contractors, maintenance teams and facilities companies across Saudi Arabia. Courses run at our Riyadh training centre or, alternatively, on-site at your premises in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and beyond.
Why PASMA Training Matters in Saudi Arabia
Falls from height remain one of the most common causes of serious injury on Saudi worksites. Mobile scaffold towers are quick and flexible to use. However, a tower that is badly assembled, overloaded or moved incorrectly can collapse or overturn.
The Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association (PASMA) sets the recognised training standard for mobile access towers. Consequently, many contractors across the region ask for PASMA-trained workers when towers are used on site.
How Our PASMA Training Works
Each course follows a clear, practical structure:
- Classroom theory. First, trainers explain tower hazards, the relevant safety guidance and the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Demonstration. Next, the trainer builds a tower step by step, showing the correct safe assembly method.
- Practical assembly. Then delegates work in small teams to erect, move, inspect and dismantle towers themselves.
- Theory and practical tests. Finally, delegates complete a short written test and a practical assessment.
What Delegates Learn on PASMA Training
Safe Tower Assembly Methods
Delegates learn both PASMA-recognised assembly methods:
- Advance Guardrail (AGR), where temporary guardrails are put in place before the delegate stands on the platform
- Through the Trap (3T), where the delegate stays protected inside the trapdoor while fitting guardrails
In addition, delegates practise safe dismantling, which is often where accidents happen.
Tower Stability
- Following the manufacturer’s height-to-base limits
- Fitting stabilisers and outriggers correctly
- Checking ground conditions and, in particular, uneven or soft surfaces
- Locking castor brakes and adjustable legs
- Understanding how wind and side loads affect stability
Moving a Tower Safely
- Lowering the tower, if required, before moving it
- Clearing the route and, as a result, avoiding obstacles and overhead hazards
- Never moving a tower with people or materials on the platform
Tower Inspection
- Carrying out a pre-use inspection before each shift
- Spotting damaged, missing or incorrect components
- Recording inspections, so your team can show evidence to site supervisors and auditors
Who Should Attend
PASMA training suits anyone who builds, moves or inspects mobile towers, for example:
- Maintenance technicians and engineers
- Electricians, painters and decorators
- Facilities management teams
- Construction and fit-out workers
- Site supervisors who check towers before use
Training Delivery Options
- Classroom and practical training at our Riyadh training centre
- On-site training at your premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia
- English or Arabic delivery, depending on your team
- Small groups, so every delegate builds and dismantles a tower themselves
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs PASMA training in Saudi Arabia?
Any technician, engineer, painter or supervisor who assembles, moves or inspects mobile scaffold towers should be trained. In particular, contractors on large projects often ask for PASMA training before workers are allowed to use towers.
How long is PASMA training?
The standard PASMA Towers for Users course usually takes one day, combining theory and practical assembly.
Do you provide on-site PASMA training in Jeddah and Dammam?
Yes. We deliver training at our Riyadh centre and also on-site anywhere in Saudi Arabia, including Jeddah and Dammam.
Is PASMA training available in Arabic?
Yes. All courses can be delivered in Arabic, English or both.
Book PASMA Training for Your Team
Contact Etihad Pioneers to schedule PASMA mobile scaffold tower training in Riyadh or anywhere in Saudi Arabia.
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Call: +966 11 276 1171 | Email: info@etihadpioneers.sa | Visit: Etihad Pioneers PASMA Training in Saudi Arabia
