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What is PASMA Tower Week?

14/02/2022

Tower Week was established by PASMA to bring the whole industry together – from manufacturers to training instructors to operatives – to promote positive stories, images and messages about mobile access towers, prefabricated tower scaffolds and low-level work platforms.

What is CAT & Genny training?

16/09/2021

The CAT & Genny training course is a course that teaches delegates how to safely avoid damaging buried utilities. This is especially important during excavations, when a damaged pipe or cable can lead to additional work, delays in work completion, and can cause serious injury or illness to operators and members of the public.

Roof access over laid tiling

16/07/2021

Here specialist roof consultant, John Mercer, discusses accessing the roof after tiles are laid, the impact of current shortened turnover of concrete tile stocks and what measures are needed to avoid the risk of damaging finished roof coverings.

Two injured as tower scaffold collapses

15/07/2021

A facilities and construction management company, and its director, were fined following the partial collapse of a six-metre scaffold tower, which left two men seriously injured.

Ladder Locker - The next step in Working At Height safety

23/06/2021

After a serious life-changing accident at work involving a fall from height due to being lied to about safety regulations by his employer, Dylan Skelhorn, who is now permanently injured speaks about the effects of his accident to his life and the people around him’s lives. The main aim here is to stop these types of accidents happening to others to prevent further pain and suffering.

Skyward Training in C&A magazine

16/06/2021

Gillian Rutter, Director of Skyward Training, mentioned in the great Cranes & Access magazine for magnificent Covid-19 standards on PASMA training courses.

Women In Construction

05/05/2021

Working in construction is not just for men. More and more women are picking up a sledge hammer, breaking down barriers and smashing gender stereotypes.

The Benefits of PASMA Training

23/04/2021

PASMA training courses can benefit both employers and employees in several ways. Attaining a PASMA certification gives valuable, practical knowledge that allows users to be safer when working from height.

The Importance of First Aid Training In The Workplace

23/04/2021

Accidents and injuries in the workplace are more common than you may think. There were 1.3 million working people suffering from work-relates illness in 2016 in the UK.

A quick and efficient first aid response is necessary for the workplace to prevent serious injuries.

The Dangers of Falling From a Height

23/04/2021

Slipping, tripping, or equipment malfunction are all common mistakes when working at height and can all be seriuosly dangerous. Regardless of the industry, there are many ways that employees can fall when they are working at heights, however these can be avoided with proper training and advice.

How To Use Ladders Safely

22/04/2021

Working at height will always include an element of risk. In order to remove and reduce that risk, certain protocol needs to be followed.

In this article, we will look at ladders and how to ensure you use them safely.

Everything You Need To Know About CITB Training

22/04/2021

There is no room for compromise when it comes to ensuring the safety of your employees.

In this article, we will take a look at the most asked questions when it comes to CITB training.