What DIY can you do at home with an access tower?
Are you planning to renovate your home? Have you got a list of jobs that need doing and the supplies and equipment you’re going to need? Do some of the...
March 28, 2023
What are the benefits of IPAF training?
What are the Benefits of IPAF Training? IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) is a globally recognised provider of operator training for those involved with working at heights. IPAF training covers...
February 27, 2023
Our definitive guide to access tower safety
Access towers are extremely useful equipment for working at height. They can be used in a wide variety of scenarios including on construction sites and when working on residential or...
January 27, 2023
When is it best to use an access tower?
Access towers are a great way to reach areas above ground level. They are safe, easily movable, and are available in a range of different models and configurations. If you’re...
December 16, 2022
How do I paint my house with scaffold towers?
Painting the exterior of your house may seem a daunting prospect. When you’ve got the right equipment however, it should be a job that any able-bodied homeowner can easily undertake....
October 3, 2022
Is access tower hire worth it? Or should I purchase instead?
Purchasing vs Hiring access towers – important factors to consider Whether you’re a one-man band, a small team or part of a large team of contractors having any form of...
July 22, 2022
What is the difference between PASMA and IPAF?
At Access Towers we provide tower hire for large business and smaller workforces across London and the UK. Ranging from low level units such as Genie lifts and Podium units...
July 21, 2022
What should you check prior to using a mobile access tower?
With the recent changes to the current product standard for mobile access towers now firmly in place for tower scaffolding manufacturers across Europe and the UK, it’s important to know...
July 21, 2022
What is the current product standard for mobile access towers?
Product standard: BS EN 1004 The product standard for mobile access towers is defined under the European standard: BS EN 1004:2004 which covers the manufacturing of mobile access scaffold towers...
May 19, 2022
High level specialist decorating through intuitive design with Access Towers at The Wallace Collection
Gold leafing at the Wallace Collection Museum, London Recently, a high-level specialist decorating company in London required the services of Access Towers to assist them in undertaking some specialist plasterwork...
November 26, 2021
News & Advice
Efficient Scaffold Hire: Maximising Your Project’s Potential
When it comes to construction and renovation projects, scaffold hire plays a crucial role in ensuring safety, efficiency, and productivity....
October 14, 2024
Maximising Safety and Efficiency with Tower Scaffolds
Tower scaffolds are essential structures in the construction industry, providing safe and stable platforms for workers to carry out tasks...
September 7, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered working at height?
Anything above ground level is considered Working at Height. Access Towers are a large provider of PASMA Training and sit within the top 5% in the UK, allowing us to train the full range of 1-Day PASMA Courses to suit any of your work at height Tower Training requirements.
What are the working at height regulations?
It is recommended by Health & Safety standards that those who are assembling Towers should be PASMA Trained. This will give operatives a 5-year qualification of competency for the use of mobile towers.
Do I need to have a licence/certificate to use the equipment?
Certifications will vary depending on what equipment you’re hiring. It’s always best to speak with our Hire Desk if you are unsure, where they can advise what will be best for you or in more advanced working conditions, we can install onsite.
What are the different training sessions you offer & who are they for?
Training courses are for anyone using the equipment, from commercially to domestically. These will range from PASMA Training for the use of Towers, IPAF Training for the use of MEWPS as well as various other courses such as Safety Harness Training and First Aid.
How do I know which equipment will be right for the job?
Our Hire Desk are trained across the full range of work at height stock available and will be able to advise and assist cost-free.
How quickly can you supply the tower(s)?
We aim for a next-day turnaround, this is dependent on the transport routes and how busy we are at the time. It works both ways and could be earlier than your requested date.