Tom Webber
With many options and uses for access towers and platforms available, it can be difficult to decide what you need. It may be more economically viable to hire one over buying, to use until job completion. Here, Access Towers explore …
Generally speaking, ‘access equipment’ refers to any type of equipment that aids us when working at height. The type of access equipment you need will depend on the project, and in most cases you will require a range of equipment …
It’s one thing to be safe when working at height in optimal conditions; that in itself can be tricky. It’s a whole other task to ensure everyone is safely working at height when weather conditions are poor. At this time …
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Any scaffold tower constructed needs to comply with safety regulations for working at height. They need to be constructed and dismantled by someone who has the correct training and is fully competent. It is extremely important to ensure that your …
Falling at height, as reported by the HSE, amounted to 25% of all fatal injuries in the workplace in the UK this past year alone. A worrying figure, considering there is so much regulation that has been done to provide …
Read MoreHow not to use an access tower – the top 5 mistakes when working at height.
Some of us have seen so much scaffolding throughout our lives that it now just blends in with the landscape. We should, however, remember that it is because of scaffolding that amazing buildings are able to be built. We have …
There is so much equipment available in the construction industry nowadays, it’s difficult to know what’s available for which projects. Access Towers Services outline some of the most popular low-level access platforms and equipment, and which jobs they can be …
Scaffold towers are a common piece of equipment used at construction sites, which allows workers to work at height easily and safely. You may have seen these for yourself, but did you know there are different types of scaffold towers, …
If you work in the construction industry, you may have heard of PASMA regulations when it comes to working at heights. Whether you are about to start working at height or you’ve never come into direct contact with the organisation …
You may already be, or are thinking about, working for a company that requires you to work at height. The most dangerous aspect of these jobs is not the height itself, but the lack of safety knowledge – falls are …