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How much does PASMA training cost?

How much does PASMA training cost?

PASMA training courses are designed to teach people how to safely use scaffold towers and low-level access equipment. There are a variety of PASMA courses available. Some courses are classroom-based...

August 21, 2023

What are the different types of PASMA training courses?

What are the different types of PASMA training courses?

Access towers have become an extremely versatile and popular way of working at height, offering a safer and more flexible option than the traditional ladder.   However, like almost all installations...

August 21, 2023

Access towers vs ladders – 3 reasons why access towers are the best choice

Access towers vs ladders – 3 reasons why access towers are the best choice

Both access towers and ladders are effective tools for reaching areas above ground level. Whether you’re working on a small-scale home renovation project such as painting your house exterior or...

April 5, 2023

What DIY can you do at home with an access tower?

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 an international training provider for anyone involved with working at heights. IPAF training involves both practical and theory based training and courses are held...

February 27, 2023

Our definitive guide to access tower safety

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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.