Enhanced Safety and Skills: Our Team Achieves PASMA Certification for High-Level Maintenance
- Jan 25
- 3 min read
Our team recently completed the PASMA Mobile Access Towers certification, a key step in ensuring safety and expertise when working at height. This certification allows staff to safely service and repair aerial trackways, such as cricket netting, and carry out other high-level maintenance tasks using a mobile scaffold tower or access platform. This achievement reflects our commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and delivering quality service.
What PASMA Certification Means for Our Team
PASMA stands for Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association. It is the leading organisation in the UK for mobile access tower safety training. Achieving PASMA certification means our staff have undergone rigorous training to:
Assemble and dismantle mobile access towers correctly
Inspect towers for safety before use
Use towers safely during maintenance tasks at height
Understand legal and safety requirements related to working at height
This certification is essential for anyone working on elevated platforms, especially when servicing aerial trackways like cricket netting or performing any other high level maintenance tasks. It ensures our team can perform their duties confidently and safely, reducing the risk of accidents.
Why PASMA Certification Matters for High-Level Maintenance
Working at height involves inherent risks. Mobile access towers provide a stable platform but only when used correctly. Without proper training, the chance of falls or equipment failure increases significantly. Our PASMA certification addresses these risks by equipping staff with the skills to:
Identify hazards related to tower setup and use
Follow best practices for tower assembly on uneven or outdoor surfaces
Use personal protective equipment effectively
Respond to emergencies while working at height
For example, when repairing cricket netting in a sports hall, the team must ensure the tower is stable and positioned safely to avoid damage to the net or injury to themselves. PASMA training covers these practical scenarios, making the work safer and more efficient.
How This Certification Improves Our Service Quality
With PASMA-certified staff, we can guarantee:
Faster and safer maintenance of aerial trackways and other high-level maintenance tasks
Reduced downtime due to safer work practices
Compliance with health and safety regulations
Increased confidence from clients knowing work is done by trained professionals
This certification also opens opportunities to take on more complex maintenance tasks that require working at height. Our team can now safely access hard-to-reach areas, improving the overall quality and scope of our services.
Practical Examples of PASMA Training in Action
During the training, staff practiced assembling towers on different surfaces, including grass and concrete, simulating real work environments. They learned to:
Check tower components for damage before use
Secure towers with outriggers and stabilizers
Use guardrails and toe boards to prevent falls and dropped tools
Communicate effectively with team members during tower setup and dismantling
One example involved setting up a tower to repair some damaged guttering after a storm. The team quickly assembled the tower, inspected it thoroughly, and completed the repair without incident. This hands-on experience builds confidence and ensures safety on actual jobs.
Commitment to Ongoing Safety and Training
Achieving PASMA certification is not a one-time event. Our team commits to:
Regular refresher training to stay updated on safety standards
Continuous assessment of equipment condition
Sharing best practices across teams
Encouraging a safety-first culture on every job
This ongoing commitment helps maintain high safety standards and keeps our staff prepared for any challenges when working at height.