Ladder Association releases latest research into unsafe ladders sold online
Unsafe and potentially dangerous ladders continue to be sold online to unsuspecting consumers in the UK, according to the Ladder Association’s new safety report. This warning comes as millions of Britons prepare to spend the upcoming May Bank Holiday weekends doing DIY and home improvements. The latest report is a follow on from the telescopic […]
Entries now open for the #NASCAWARDS2023
Entries for the #NASCAWARDS2023 – being revealed at the annual Ball & Awards in London on 17th November – are being invited from NASC member companies. And as well as the usual Project of the Year, H&S, Presidential, Innovation and Apprentice categories, there are two new awards designed to celebrate the new NASC Services & […]
Summary report available from APPG for Working at Height meeting 28 March 2023
As we recently reported, the AIF joined members of Parliament, other trade bodies and industry leaders in Westminster last month to discuss the impact of the Work at Height Regulations being repealed. AIF Chair Peter Bennett OBE, spoke on behalf of AIF members, telling attendees that we’re seeking a categorical assurance that the regulations won’t […]
AIF Chair, Peter Bennett’s APPG speech on behalf of AIF members at Westminster
As we recently reported, the AIF joined members of Parliament, other trade bodies and industry leaders in Westminster last month to discuss the impact of the Work at Height Regulations being repealed. AIF Chair Peter Bennett OBE, spoke on behalf of AIF members, telling attendees that we’re seeking a categorical assurance that the regulations won’t […]
AIF at Westminster to campaign to save the Work at Height Regulations
The AIF joined around 60 attendees (members of Parliament, other trade bodies and industry leaders) in Westminster last week to discuss the impact of the Work at Height Regulations being repealed. We were attending a meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Working at Height and the topic of conversation was the Retained […]
SAEMA User Training receives high praise
Concept Clean, based in Milton Keynes, offers commercial and domestic cleaning services. The company’s managing director, Simon Dodson, kindly shared the following glowing praise for AIF member, SAEMA’s, User Training. “Several of our operatives recently undertook SAEMA training, prior to using a BMU to carry out some cleaning tasks. Part 1 of the course provided […]
MEWP guidance aims to reduce entrapments and crushing incidents
Revised safety guidance has been published outlining how to reduce risks of trapping and crushing incidents when using MEWPs. It is available to download free of charge.
FASET announce partnership with Persimmon Homes
AIF member, FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training), the established trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, has announced a new partnership with Persimmon Homes.
Work at Height Regulations Repeal Risk
The Government is planning to scrap the UK’s Work at Height Regulations at the end of 2023 – unless ministers can be convinced to rescue them. Today, we’re urging you to join our campaign to Save the Work at Height Regulations.
AIF, HBF and WAHSA join to create Personal Fall Protection Equipment Toolbox Talks
Continuing the success of the height safety toolbox talks created by the Access Industry Forum (AIF) and supported by the Home Builders Federation (HBF), a new series of toolbox talks about Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE) has been released. The Access Industry Forum (AIF), the Work at Height Safety Association (WAHSA) and HBF have collaborated […]
