CERTIFICATE EXTENSIONS As we continue to monitor the situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, we are aware that government restrictions are gradually being lifted in some regions and a steadily growing proportion of our training member companies are able to offer IRATA training courses. As a global organisation, we are regularly consulting with our Regional Advisory […]
29th
Jul
2020
30th
May
2020
Latest News from IRATA
The IRATA Executive Committee continue to monitor the impact of containment measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, and have taken further steps which are immediately in effect. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS – DELAYED IMPLEMENTATION To support members whilst they deal with their current operational and strategic challenges, our Executive Committee have decided to delay the implementation […]
23rd
Jun
2018
Top Safety Accreditation for ABSEN ROPE ACCESS SPECIALISTS LTD
Local business ABSEN ROPE ACCESS SPECIALISTS LTD has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus Safe Contractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace. Alcumus Safe Contractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors. It is used by thousands of organisations in […]
20th
Jun
2018
Jim Martindale – Managing Director – Severfield
Dear Neil, The health, safety and well-being of our people is something I’m very passionate about. I’m very clear that as a business we’ll always have to work hard to achieve safety excellence. Hence my quest has shifted heavily towards the ‘Zero Harm Safety Culture’ through positive safety leadership and pro-active management. As a business […]
20th
Dec
2017
25th
Apr
2017
ABSEN rope access require IRATA level 3’s for long term projects in London and the South East with immediate start
ABSEN rope access require IRATA level 3’s for long term projects in London and the South East with immediate start. The initial works are to last between 6 – 8 week and will involve installing monitoring equipment for the Thames Tideway project. One of the largest construction projects in London since Cross Rail. Works will […]
17th
Feb
2016
8th
Feb
2016
Confined Space Rescue Training Course
ABSEN have upcoming standby confined space rescue team shifts in March. Anyone wishing to assist will require a 2 day confined space rescue training certificate with SCBA. Please contact the company office if you are available and wish to assist with the requirements We are running a confined space rescue course in conjunction with ESS […]
29th
Oct
2015
BOLT Installation Course Tuesday 3rd November
ABSEN Rope Access are running a one day Bolt installation course on Tuesday 3rd November which will be delivered by the renowned Mark Salmon who has been in the construction fixings industry for over 25 Years. ABSEN have worked with Mark over previous years and attended our first installation course with him back in 2003. […]
22nd
Oct
2015
ISO 9001;2008 Audit
We are pleased to announce Absen have successfully passed the ISO 9001;2008 Audit for 2015. Auditors comments: “Absen Rope Access Specialists Ltd have established and maintained their ISO 9001;2008 quality management system in accordance with the requirements of this international standard and regular formal reviews have been conducted.†Well done to Heidi and the team.
