Mobile towers (originally called tower scaffolds) provide a safe alternative to full scaffolding for many routine maintenance or repair activities.

Mobile towers are an example of collective protective equipment and should be considered as an effective control method if avoiding the work at height or using an existing safe place is not practicable.

Mobile towers are a safer alternative to ladders. Therefore, when selecting work equipment, you should always opt for mobile towers before ladders where practicable..

However, if misused, mobile towers can result in serious injury, so it’s important that:

• Any mobile towers used must be suitable for their intended use.
• They must always be assembled and dismantled by competent personnel with formal training.
• All employees are appropriately trained on their safe use.
• All equipment is properly maintained and in good working order.