Working at height remains one of the highest-risk activities across the construction, facilities management, engineering, maintenance and industrial sectors. Ensuring employees are properly trained to assemble, inspect and use mobile access towers safely is not only a legal responsibility for employers but also one of the most effective ways to reduce workplace accidents.
At Harris Safety Training Services, we deliver accredited PASMA training courses throughout the UK, helping businesses and individuals gain the practical knowledge and certification needed to work safely and confidently at height.
PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association) is the UK’s leading authority on mobile access towers. PASMA training provides delegates with the skills required to safely assemble, dismantle, move, inspect and use mobile access towers in accordance with current industry best practice.
Whether you’re a contractor, maintenance engineer, electrician, painter, warehouse operative or facilities manager, PASMA certification demonstrates that you have received recognised training to safely use mobile tower scaffolds.
Falls from height continue to be one of the leading causes of serious workplace injuries. Many of these incidents occur because access equipment has been used incorrectly or assembled improperly.
PASMA training helps reduce these risks by teaching delegates:
Proper training gives employers confidence that staff can work safely while helping organisations meet their legal obligations under the Work at Height Regulations.
PASMA training is suitable for anyone who works with or around mobile access towers, including:
If your job involves assembling or using mobile towers, PASMA certification is often required before accessing many construction or commercial sites.
A typical PASMA Towers for Users course combines classroom-based learning with practical hands-on instruction.
Delegates learn:
The course concludes with both a theory assessment and practical assessment to ensure delegates understand the safe operation of mobile access towers.
Most PASMA Towers for Users courses are completed in one day, making it an efficient way to gain an industry-recognised qualification with minimal disruption to your work schedule.
Upon successful completion, delegates receive a PASMA Certificate and PhotoCard, which is valid for five years.
Achieving PASMA certification provides advantages for both employers and employees.
Harris Safety Training Services has been delivering accredited safety training since 2010 and has built an excellent reputation for professional instruction and outstanding customer service. The company provides accredited PASMA and IPAF training, along with a wide range of health and safety courses, for businesses across the UK and Europe. Training can be delivered at dedicated training centres or directly at your workplace, with flexible scheduling including weekdays, weekends and on-site courses.
Our experienced instructors combine real-world industry knowledge with engaging practical training to ensure every delegate leaves with the confidence to work safely at height.
We offer:
Many organisations prefer on-site PASMA training because it reduces travel costs and minimises downtime.
Our instructors can travel to your premises to deliver practical training using suitable facilities, allowing your team to train in a familiar working environment while maintaining productivity.
This option is ideal for:
A PASMA certificate and PhotoCard are valid for five years. After this period, delegates should complete refresher training to maintain their qualification.
While PASMA certification itself is not specifically required by law, employers must ensure anyone working at height is competent and properly trained. PASMA is one of the most widely recognised ways of demonstrating this competence.
Yes. Harris Safety Training Services delivers PASMA courses at customer premises throughout the UK, subject to suitable facilities and equipment being available.
Delegates should wear suitable work clothing and safety footwear, along with any required PPE as advised before attending the course.
Whether you’re an individual looking to gain a recognised qualification or an employer seeking accredited training for your workforce, Harris Safety Training Services can provide a flexible solution that fits your needs.
Our PASMA training courses combine expert instruction, practical experience and nationally recognised certification to help you work safely, remain compliant and protect your workforce.
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