by admin | Jul 17, 2026 | Consultancy Services, Health and Safety, Safety Update
Sheeting is sometimes added to scaffold towers to contain dust, protect materials or provide limited weather protection. However, it can dramatically increase wind loading and turn a normally stable tower into a large sail.
A recent Health and Safety Executive prosecution followed an incident in which a sheeted mobile scaffold tower overturned onto a busy London high street, seriously injuring two members of the public.
There is no simple rule stating that sheeting can always—or never—be fitted to a mobile tower. The configuration must be permitted by the manufacturer or supported by a competent design assessment. Wind conditions, stabilisers, foundations, public access, inspection and emergency arrangements must all be properly controlled.
What Happened on Putney High Street?
On 10 July 2026, the Health and Safety Executive reported the prosecution of a construction company and its sole director after a mobile scaffold tower overturned on Putney High Street.
The incident occurred on 19 July 2023. Operatives had assembled the tower while working on a commercial-to-residential conversion. It was assembled incorrectly, insufficiently separated from the public and subsequently covered with sheeting.
The sheeting acted as a sail in windy conditions. The tower overturned, striking and trapping two members of the public and causing serious injuries.
HSE found that the temporary structure had not been designed, installed and maintained to withstand foreseeable loads, including wind acting on the sheeting. It had also not been erected or inspected by adequately trained and competent people or in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
The company was fined £20,000 and ordered to pay £7,000 in costs for breaching regulation 19(2)(a) of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Its sole director was convicted under section 37 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and received a separate fine and costs order.
Can Sheeting Be Fitted to a Mobile Scaffold Tower?
Sheeting a mobile access tower is not automatically prohibited by a single blanket regulation. However, it must not be treated as a minor site adjustment.
A standard tower has an open structure through which much of the wind can pass. Adding impermeable or semi-permeable sheeting significantly increases the area exposed to wind. This creates additional overturning forces that may exceed the capacity of the tower, its stabilisers, its ballast or the ground supporting it.
Our professional recommendation
Do not attach sheeting, debris netting, banners, signs or other coverings to a mobile scaffold tower unless:
- The manufacturer’s instructions expressly permit the proposed configuration.
- The supplier or manufacturer has confirmed any additional stabiliser, ballast or tying requirements.
- The expected wind loading has been assessed by someone competent to do so.
- The tower can be installed exactly as specified.
- Suitable weather-monitoring and stop-work arrangements are in place.
- The effect on the public, workers and surrounding property has been assessed.
Where the original tower instructions do not cover sheeting, the safest decision will normally be to use a different access or containment system that has been designed for the intended purpose.
This is a professional recommendation based on the foreseeable change in loading. It should not be interpreted as a substitute for the manufacturer’s instructions or an engineering assessment.
What Does the Law Require?
Stability under CDM 2015
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 require construction work to be planned and managed so that temporary structures remain stable and do not create danger.
The recent prosecution was brought under regulation 19(2)(a). HSE concluded that the tower had not been designed, installed or maintained to withstand foreseeable loads.
Wind is foreseeable. If sheeting is added, the additional wind loading is also foreseeable and must be considered before the tower is used—not after it begins moving.
Work at Height Regulations
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require work at height to be properly planned, appropriately supervised and carried out safely by competent people using suitable equipment.
HSE’s guidance on the law relating to work at height confirms that those controlling the work must assess the risks and select the right type of equipment.
A mobile tower may be suitable for straightforward short-duration work. It does not automatically remain suitable after its height, location, loading or configuration has changed.
Protecting members of the public
Construction dutyholders must consider people who are not employed on the project but may be affected by the work. On high streets, pavements, schools, occupied premises and shared access routes, the potential consequences extend beyond the workforce.
The fact that a tower is within a nominal work area does not make the public safe. The control measures must reflect the distance a structure or falling materials could travel if something fails.
Follow the Manufacturer’s Instructions
HSE’s tower scaffold guidance states that the manufacturer, supplier or hirer should provide an instruction manual explaining the erection sequence, bracing requirements and permitted height.
The manual must be available to the person erecting the tower and the person supervising the work.
HSE also advises that:
- Towers must stand on firm, level ground.
- Castors or base plates must be properly supported.
- Stabilisers or outriggers must be installed where required.
- Towers must not exceed the manufacturer’s permitted height.
- All required components must be fitted.
- Towers must never be used in strong winds.
- Towers must not be moved in windy conditions.
Omitting components or introducing incompatible equipment can undermine the designed strength and stability of the system.
The PASMA Operator’s Code of Practice provides recognised industry good-practice guidance on assembling, using, altering and dismantling mobile access towers. However, general training or guidance does not authorise an unapproved site modification.
Who Is Competent to Erect and Inspect the Tower?
HSE states that towers should be erected and dismantled by trained and competent people. Users must also understand the hazards and precautions associated with the equipment.
Competence should relate to the actual task. Someone may be competent to assemble a standard tower in accordance with an instruction manual but not competent to calculate wind loading or approve a sheeted configuration.
Where the proposed arrangement falls outside the manufacturer’s instructions, the matter may require input from:
- The tower manufacturer or supplier.
- A competent temporary works designer.
- A temporary works coordinator.
- A structural engineer with appropriate experience.
- A competent health and safety adviser working alongside the designer.
Managers can strengthen their broader risk-management and supervisory skills through IOSH Managing Safely training. Experienced construction managers and supervisors may also demonstrate their occupational competence through appropriate Supervisory and Management NVQs.
Neither qualification removes the need for specialist design input where the technical limits of a tower are being changed.
How Often Must a Mobile Tower Be Inspected?
All towers must be inspected by a competent person after assembly and at suitable intervals.
Where a tower is used for construction work and a person could fall two metres or more from the working platform, HSE states that it must be inspected:
- After assembly.
- Every seven days.
- Following substantial alteration.
- After adverse weather or any event likely to affect its stability.
- Before further use where its safety is in doubt.
The findings must be recorded, and work must stop if the tower is not safe.
A scaffold tagging system can be useful, but HSE confirms that tags are not themselves a legal requirement. The legally important elements are a competent inspection, an appropriate report and action where defects are identified.
Managing Towers Beside Roads and Pavements
Where a tower is positioned near members of the public, planning should include:
- A properly defined exclusion area based on the possible collapse zone.
- Suitable pedestrian diversion routes.
- Barriers appropriate to the location and risk.
- Protection from falling tools and materials.
- Local authority pavement or highway permissions where applicable.
- Traffic-management arrangements where roads or parking areas are affected.
- Secure arrangements when the site is unattended.
- A process for monitoring weather conditions.
- Clear authority to stop work and remove sheeting.
- Emergency arrangements if the structure becomes unstable.
Cones or lightweight barriers immediately around the tower will not necessarily protect someone if the entire structure overturns.
For related guidance, see our earlier article on temporary works and traffic-management safety.
What Should Contractors Do Now?
Contractors and principal contractors should identify every mobile tower under their control and check whether anything has been attached that was not included in its original design.
Particular attention should be given to:
- Sheeting and debris netting.
- Advertising banners and signs.
- Temporary roofs.
- Hoarding panels.
- Waste chutes.
- Fans, ducts and extraction equipment.
- Lifting devices or material-loading arrangements.
- Ties, ballast or stabilisers added without approval.
Where there is doubt, stop using the tower until the manufacturer, supplier or another suitably competent person has confirmed that the arrangement is safe.
Businesses requiring assistance with site inspections, work-at-height arrangements, RAMS or contractor controls can obtain support through our health and safety consultancy service.
Action Checklist
- Identify all mobile scaffold towers currently in use.
- Confirm that the manufacturer’s instructions are available.
- Check that every component is compatible and correctly installed.
- Remove unauthorised sheeting, banners or attachments.
- Verify the competence of erectors, users and inspectors.
- Check ground conditions, castors, outriggers and stabilisers.
- Establish weather-monitoring and stop-work arrangements.
- Review pedestrian and vehicle separation.
- Confirm that inspections are completed and recorded.
- Reinspect following alteration or adverse weather.
- Check applicable pavement or highway permissions.
- Replace the tower with a purpose-designed system where necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it illegal to put sheeting on a mobile scaffold tower?
There is no universal blanket prohibition. However, the tower must remain stable under foreseeable loads. Sheeting should not be fitted unless the configuration is permitted by the manufacturer or supported by a competent design assessment.
Is PASMA training enough to approve a sheeted tower?
PASMA training can help demonstrate competence in standard tower assembly and use. It does not automatically qualify someone to calculate wind loading or approve a modification outside the manufacturer’s instructions.
What wind speed is safe for a scaffold tower?
There is no single figure that can safely be applied to every tower and configuration. Follow the manufacturer’s limits and any project-specific design. HSE’s general instruction is never to use a tower in strong winds.
Does a mobile tower require a weekly inspection?
Where it is being used for construction work and a person could fall two metres or more, it must be inspected after assembly and every seven days. It must also be inspected following events that may affect its safety.
Is a scaffold tag legally required?
No. HSE confirms that a tag system is not a specific legal requirement. However, the required inspections and reports must still be completed by a competent person.
“Adding sheeting to a mobile tower is not decoration—it changes the loading on the entire structure.”
“A competent tower erector is not automatically competent to approve a non-standard wind-loaded configuration.”
“The collapse zone must be based on where the tower could fall, not simply where the barriers are convenient to position.”
by admin | Dec 15, 2025 | Safety Update
Recent Updates and Achievements at All Star Safety Ltd
The past few months have been a particularly busy and positive period for All Star Safety Ltd, with steady progress across training delivery, NVQs, consultancy work and digital development. As the business continues to grow, our focus remains on delivering practical, compliant and high-quality support to organisations operating in construction and related industries.
One of the most significant developments has been the continued expansion of our NVQ provision across multiple levels. We are currently supporting learners from operative level through to senior management, with strong engagement across construction management, lifting operations, health and safety and plant-related pathways. Progress tracking, assessment planning and learner support have been strengthened further through our use of Quals Direct, ensuring evidence remains current, robust and aligned with assessment strategy requirements. More information on our NVQ services can be found on our NVQs page:
https://www.allstarsafety.co.uk/nvqs/
Alongside NVQs, our training delivery has continued to develop, both in terms of course range and how training is accessed. We are now delivering a broader mix of classroom-based, virtual classroom and e-learning courses, allowing organisations to choose the most effective format for their teams. Recent updates to our e-learning platform have improved learner experience, assessment access and reporting, supporting employers who need flexible training solutions without compromising quality. Details of our available courses can be viewed here:
https://www.allstarsafety.co.uk/training/
Our consultancy and project support work has also remained consistently strong. Recent activity has included health and safety management system audits, lifting operation reviews, and ongoing advisory support for higher-risk construction activities. While client confidentiality is always maintained, this work has involved close alignment with current legislation and recognised guidance, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998. Where appropriate, we continue to reference authoritative guidance from bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive:
https://www.hse.gov.uk/
We have also continued to invest time in quality assurance and professional development. Internal standardisation, assessor support and IQA activity remain a priority to ensure consistency and reliability across all qualifications. This is supported by ongoing engagement with awarding organisations and professional bodies, helping us remain aligned with best practice and sector expectations. Our wider work reflects guidance and frameworks from organisations such as IOSH and CITB, which continue to shape industry standards:
https://www.iosh.com/
https://www.citb.co.uk/
As we approach the end of the year, we would also like to make clients, learners and partners aware of our Christmas closure arrangements. Our office will close at the end of business on Friday 19 December, and we will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. During this period, emails and enquiries will be monitored on a limited basis, and we will respond fully once the office reopens.
Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has worked with us over the past year. Whether you have completed training, progressed through an NVQ, or engaged us for consultancy support, your trust and collaboration are genuinely appreciated. We wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and successful New Year, and we look forward to supporting you again in 2026.
If you would like to discuss training, NVQs or health and safety support for the new year, please get in touch with the team. You can contact us via our website at:
Contact
Alternatively, you can call us on 0330 133 0402 or 01473 561402, or email info@allstarsafety.co.uk.
by admin | Dec 10, 2025 | CITB Grants, Safety Update
CITB Funding Changes for 2026: What Levy-Paying Employers Need to Know
CITB announced significant changes to its grant and funding system on 8 December 2025, with new rules coming into force from 8 January 2026. The announcement arrived suddenly, and CITB has acknowledged that the timing is far from ideal so close to Christmas. However, these changes are being introduced to ensure that Levy income can continue to support the growing number of employers seeking grant-funded training.
For many levy-paying businesses, this update will feel disruptive, especially if you are in the middle of planning training for early 2026. At All Star Safety Ltd, we want to provide clarity on what these changes mean and help you continue to get the most from your levy contributions over the coming months.
We have reviewed the CITB announcement and the dedicated funding changes page, and the key points employers need to be aware of are summarised below.
What happens to bookings already made?
The date of booking is now essential.
✔ Bookings made before 8 December 2025
If you made and can evidence a confirmed training booking before 8 December, and the training takes place between 8 January and 31 March 2026, these will still be honoured under the previous grant rates.
CITB introduced this protection to avoid penalising employers who had legitimately planned ahead for early 2026.
✔ Bookings made on or after 8 December 2025
Anything booked from this date onwards, regardless of delivery date, will follow the new funding rules explained below.
This transitional period runs until 31 March 2026.
Key changes employers need to understand
Short course funding is changing dramatically
From 8 January 2026, short course training will no longer be supported through the Grants Scheme, except for:
All other short course support will move to the Employer Network (EN). This means:
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Funds are drawn from your region’s fixed annual Employer Network budget.
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Support is matched at 50% of eligible course cost.
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Health & Safety, construction, and associated training will be supported at 30% of CITB’s average market rate.
It is expected that EN budgets will be under pressure quickly, so early planning for 2026 is highly advisable.
Qualification grant changes
Although CITB is tightening short course funding, there are some important positives:
The £600 achievement grant for NVQs continues.
For employers investing in upskilling supervisors, plant operators, lifting teams, or managers, this is still a strong return on investment.
At All Star Safety Ltd, our full suite of NVQs — including Plant Operations, Lifting Operations, Occupational Work Supervision, Health and Safety, and Construction Site Management — remains fully eligible.
✘ Attendance grants for long qualifications are being removed
These will no longer be paid.
✘ Level 7 qualifications (non-apprenticeship) will no longer be grant supported
This does not affect Scottish Advanced Craft or Level 7 Apprenticeships.
First Aid training will no longer receive CITB grant support
First Aid courses are specifically listed as no longer fundable under the revised model.
However, we continue to offer high-quality, great-value training at our Ipswich centre or at your site:
Despite the loss of grant funding, these remain essential qualifications for maintaining safe sites and meeting legal requirements.
If you wish to run First Aid through the Employer Network, you must contact your local CITB adviser and specify that you want All Star Safety Ltd to deliver the training.
Why CITB is making these changes
Since 2021, CITB has seen a 36% increase in the number of employers receiving grant funding — without any increase in Levy income. Demand is now on track to exceed the available budget.
To prevent overspend and ensure fairness across the industry, CITB is focusing funding on areas that deliver the greatest long-term impact. The changes also give CITB tighter control over budgets through regional Employer Networks.
While the timing is challenging, the reasoning is understandable, and we expect 2026 to be a year of adjustment across the sector.
What employers should do next
1. Plan 2026 training early
Employer Network budgets will be finite. If you want support for short courses, contact your CITB adviser sooner rather than later.
2. Keep evidence of pre-8 December bookings
This is vital if you want those bookings honoured under the old grant rates.
3. Continue to use NVQs strategically
With the £600 achievement grant remaining in place, NVQs will form an important part of training investment in 2026.
4. Speak to us if you’re unsure how your training plans are affected
We work closely with CITB advisers and can help you secure the right route for funding support.
Attend a CITB webinar for further guidance
CITB is hosting four live Zoom sessions next week so employers and providers can ask questions directly to the Executive Team:
Webinar registration link:
https://webinars.citbevents.co.uk/home
Available sessions:
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All Employers Webinar — 16 December, 6.30pm–7.30pm
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Large Employers Webinar — 17 December, 8.30am–9.30am
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All Employers Webinar — 17 December, 10am–11am
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Training Providers Webinar — 17 December, 12.30pm–1.30pm
We strongly encourage levy-registered employers to join one of these sessions.
How All Star Safety Ltd will support you
Despite the sudden nature of the announcement, we are already adapting our 2026 planning to make sure our employers continue to get the best possible value from their CITB levy.
We will:
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Help you plan your training calendar strategically for 2026.
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Advise you which qualifications remain fundable.
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Support bookings made through your local CITB adviser.
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Ensure you maximise every grant you’re entitled to.
If you’re unsure how the changes affect your team, we’re here to help.
by admin | Nov 18, 2025 | Health and Safety, Safety Update
This week’s developments in the construction sector reflect a clear convergence of two powerful trends: enforcement by regulators focused on health and safety, and ongoing capacity constraints that threaten delivery. For All Star Safety Limited, this presents a compelling opportunity to align our training, NVQ and consultancy offers to help clients respond proactively and competitively.
What’s happening in the industry
Firstly, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a health‑inspection initiative targeting construction sites, highlighting that health risks (such as dust, noise, musculoskeletal disorders and ill‑health) are now a key regulatory focus rather than just immediate accident hazards.
Meanwhile, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has published a report spotlighting serious capacity constraints across the construction industry — citing recruitment, training and retention shortfalls as major blockers in meeting delivery targets.
Why this matters for your business
For All Star Safety and our clients, the significance is two‑fold:
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On one hand, the enforcement focus from HSE emphasises that health risks and workforce competence cannot be treated as secondary. If operatives, supervisors and managers lack the right training, accreditation or awareness of health hazards (rather than just accident risks), sites may become vulnerable to enforcement, interruption and reputational damage.
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On the other hand, the capacity challenge identified by CIOB means that clients are under greater pressure to deliver on schedule, safely and efficiently. When there are labour shortages, skill gaps and training backlogs, offering robust competence‑tracking, NVQ pathways and consultancy support becomes a differentiator.
In short: we have a stronger narrative to position our services. We can say to clients: “We don’t just help you meet the minimum for inspections and audits — we help you build a competent workforce, mitigate health risks and deliver reliably in a constrained environment.”
Recommended actions for the next 30 days
Here are some steps that will help translate the insight into practical engagement with clients:
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Review and refresh our training materials to ensure that health risks (respirable dust, vibration, noise, ergonomics) are fully integrated alongside accident‑prevention topics. This ensures that when HSE inspectors turn up, clients are prepared.
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Update our NVQ assessment framework to emphasise health/ill‑health awareness and not just tasks and procedural safety. Ensuring that assessments capture competence in recognising and controlling non‑immediate hazards strengthens our value.
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Develop a consultancy audit offering phrased around “Competence & Capacity Readiness”: assessing whether clients have the right training pipeline, sufficient staff competence and documentation in place to manage both delivery pressure and regulatory enforcement.
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Reach out to our client base (via newsletter, LinkedIn post or direct mail) with a short briefing: “Capacity pressures + regulator focus = what this means for your workforce competence and training strategy in 2026”. This helps open conversations about training, NVQ and consultancy services.
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Update our marketing collateral and website to reflect the twin message: “We support you not just in meeting safety requirements, but in building workforce capacity and competence so you can deliver safely and on time.”
How All Star Safety Limited can help
At All Star Safety we are ready to support you in these changing times with:
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Bespoke training sessions (either at our Ipswich classroom in the Suffolk Enterprise Centre, Felaw Maltings, 44 Felaw St, Ipswich IP2 8SJ — or via remote delivery) which fully embed health‑risk awareness (dust, noise, ergonomics, musculoskeletal hazards) as well as traditional safety topics.
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NVQ assessments for operatives, supervisors and site‑managers using our national network of subcontracted assessors/trainers and our Quals Direct e‑portfolio, designed to track competence and document readiness for inspection.
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Consultancy audits and readiness reviews focused on workforce competence, training pipeline strength, health‑risk controls, documentation and regulatory readiness — giving you an evidence‑based plan to respond to enforcement and delivery pressures.
To discuss how we can support your next training delivery, NVQ assessment or safety & health consultancy requirement, please call us on 0330 133 0402 or 01473 561 402.
by admin | Nov 17, 2025 | Safety Update
📰 Industry news worth watching
HSE issues Call for Evidence on LOLER & PSSR
On 1 October 2025, the HSE launched a formal Call for Evidence to review both the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR). The aim is to modernise and simplify regulatory processes while preserving safety standards, taking into account technological advances and evolving industry practices.
This signals that changes may be coming for how lifting equipment is regulated, documented, and inspected. Companies using cranes, hoists, pressure vessels or similar plant should monitor developments closely and consider submitting feedback during the consultation period (1 October to 11 November).
AI is entering scaffold inspections
A recent research preprint explores applying AI and point‑cloud analysis to scaffold inspection tasks. The system uses reference models and compares them against fresh scanned data to flag deviations or structural irregularities — potentially reducing human error and shortening inspection times.
While it’s early-stage, this kind of tech hints at a future where digital audits, drones and automated checks augment (though not replace) hands‑on inspection regimes.
Training costs to rise as funding shifts
Construction employers are being warned of imminent increases in training expenditure. From 1 January 2026, government support for Level 7 (master’s level) courses for learners aged 22 and over is being withdrawn. This could force employers to cover full costs — in some reports up to £14,000 per employee for senior leadership programmes.
For firms reliant on apprenticeships, upskilling or leadership pathways, the message is clear: act now before costs shift.
Construction still the deadliest sector, though fatalities fall
New HSE reporting confirms that 35 construction workers died in work-related incidents in the year to March 2025, a sharp fall from previous years. Nevertheless, construction remains the most dangerous sector, accounting for 28% of all workplace deaths.
Falls from height continue to be the leading cause of fatalities — emphasising that height safety cannot be treated as routine.
🧩 What this means for All Star Safety & our clients
These developments collectively point to strategic priorities we must emphasise in our training, NVQ and consultancy work:
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LOLER/PSSR readiness audits and consultations: We should prepare to assist clients in assessing their current compliance, and guide them through any evolving regulatory requirements or documentation demands.
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Integrating digital inspection in our offering: While AI‑based scaffold checks are not yet off the shelf, we can begin trialling hybrid workflows—combining drone scans, point clouds and manual inspection—and use that capability as a differentiator.
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Lock in training pathways now: Given the funding shift for Level 7 courses, companies should consider enrolling or securing funding before January 2026. We can package leadership programmes, NVQ upskilling or safety management training now to mitigate future cost shocks.
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Use fatality data as a motivator: The continuing prevalence of fatal falls offers a strong opening in risk assessments, campaign communications and training modules.
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Reinforce height safety and competency: Given the fatality patterns, our training (for example in work-at-height, temporary works, scaffold safety) remains a high priority in every contract.
✅ Actions you can implement today
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Review your clients’ lifting equipment, hoists, pressure systems and associated logs — flag any uncertainties or compliance gaps ahead of regulatory review.
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Experiment with integrating aerial scans, point clouds or 3D capture on one or two scaffold projects to test hybrid inspection models.
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Audit your current leadership / postgraduate training pipeline and push clients to commit before funding changes.
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Refresh your work-at-height training, using the latest HSE casualty data to sharpen relevance.
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Use your safety consultancy meetings to emphasise the dual trends — more regulation incoming (LOLER/PSSR) and emergent technology risks/opportunities (AI inspection).
If you’d like help preparing a LOLER/PSSR readiness audit, building digital scaffold inspection trials, or restructuring training/NVQ programmes before cost changes land, call All Star Safety Ltd on 0330 133 0402 or 01473 561 402.
by admin | Nov 17, 2025 | Health and Safety, NVQs, Safety Update
The safety‑landscape update
The IOSH survey found that almost 50% of construction workers admitted to taking shortcuts during work at height. Around one in five said they hadn’t received any training for working at height safely, and one in seven believed their employer expected them to ignore safety issues in order to finish tasks quickly.
At the same time, the HSE has launched a consultation proposing three key enhancements to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012: improving independence in the four‑stage clearance process, raising survey standards, and clarifying what constitutes Notifiable Non‑Licensed Work (NNLW).
Why this matters for your business
For firms operating in construction and allied industries, these developments are critical:
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Working at height remains a major risk. The data shows that shortcuts are still happening. That suggests the need for not only technical controls (edge protection, scaffolding, harnesses) but also strong training, supervision and culture.
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Asbestos is far from ‘just the past’. The consultation reinforces that duty‑holders must properly manage asbestos risks during refurbishment, demolition, and maintenance. The proposals may lead to tighter requirements, meaning your systems must already be robust.
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Training & competence are key. With the height‑risk and asbestos‑risk both under greater scrutiny, organisations must ensure that their workforce is competently trained, assessed, and their competence verified.
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Consultancy and audit value rise. When you can show evidence of robust training, competence, system‑audit and review, you stand in a much stronger position to show compliance, defend decisions and improve outcomes.
How All Star Safety‑Ltd can support you
At All Star Safety Ltd we are well placed to help you address both these challenges and opportunities:
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Training: We deliver focused modules on safe working at height — including fall‑prevention, edge protection and behavioural safety — and structured training on asbestos awareness, survey‑understanding and clearance processes.
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NVQ Services: Our assessors support your workforce to demonstrate competence across height‑works, supervision, asbestos‑management tasks and allied safety activities. This means real, verifiable evidence of capability, not just attendance.
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Safety Consultancy: We can audit your working‑at‑height systems (including planning, edge control, rescue arrangements), review your asbestos‑management arrangements (survey quality, clearance independence, NNLW clarity) and provide actionable improvement plans for your business.
If you’d like to discuss how we can support your training, NVQ assessment or safety consultancy arrangements around working at height and asbestos‑risk management, please call 0330 133 0402 or 01473 561 402.