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bodies and industry leaders in Westminster last month to discuss the impact of the Work at Height Regulations being repealed.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bodies and industry leaders) in Westminster last week to discuss the impact of the Work at Height Regulations being repealed.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 […]
No Falls Foundation Launches Supporter Scheme!
The Health & Safety Event at the NEC, 7-9 September, marked the launch of the No Falls Foundation’s official Supporter Scheme. Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum: The choice is yours! By choosing one of the four options available you will: – Support the Foundation’s aims and objectives; – Demonstrate your commitment to height safety; – […]
‘Be Safe, Don’t Fall, Stay Alive!’
AS THE lockdown eases and people begin returning to work, the No Falls Foundation is urging workers to ‘Be Safe, Don’t Fall, Stay Alive!’ Dedicated to preventing falls from height and helping people affected by the life-changing consequences of a fall, the charity – supported by the AIF – is keen to ensure that height safety […]
COVID-19 Guidance
As we are all aware, unprecedented measures are being implemented across the globe to prevent the further outbreak and spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). This makes it a very challenging time all round for businesses and individuals as we do everything within our power to ensure the health and safety of our staff, our customers and […]
