PASMA approved training courses are well-known throughout the construction industry. The courses provide training on the safe and correct way to use a variety of prefabricated mobile access towers. With a focus on health and safety, PASMA courses ensure that …
Also known as a PAL Card or IPAF Licence or certificate, short for International Powered Access Federation, IPAF Cards provide essential proof you have the correct training and experience to operate powered access equipment – such as Truck Mounts, Scissor …
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 were created by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and are designed to prevent death and injury caused by falls from height. The regulations are a legal framework designed to protect workers from serious …
What are the risks of working at height? Working at height comes with a lot of risks; the main being falling and causing fatal or non-fatal injuries. If someone falls from working at height, it is estimated that on average …
When working at height, and being able to access great heights for extended periods, scaffolding is the most common solution. Why? Because scaffolding is reliable, stable and a safe way to reach higher levels. However, there are alternatives you can …
What is PASMA training? Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufacturers’ Association, often shortened to the acronym ‘PASMA’, is a well-known training association that focuses on using mobile access towers safely and promotes best practice. Everyone at PASMA is an industry expert, …
PASMA training courses can benefit both employers and employees in a number of ways. Attaining PASMA certification gives invaluable, practical knowledge that allows users to be safer when working from height. Access Tower Services Ltd breaks down some of the …
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 …