A look at the work of PASMA and how training modules have worked with government legislation to ensure the safety of those working with scaffolding.

The Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufacturers Association or PASMA for short is a body that has been in existence since 1974. Its predominant work has been improving the safety for those working on scaffolds and towers in the construction and decorating industry. The importance of safety when working at height cannot be underestimated, ensuring all workers who use scaffolds have had PASMA training is a vital part of ensuring this safety. Currently a PASMA certificate is a vital element for all who work at height.

A look at the necessity for trained professionals when assembling or using mobile access towers.

PASMA is the Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association, it sets out to promote the safe use and construction of alloy framed access towers. It has been in existence since the mid seventies and since that time has developed training programs for its members. Due to this long running heritage a PASMA certificate has become the industry standard in the access tower business.