Neil and Ollie from ABSEN have been delivering work at height training and briefs at the Estate Excellence training in Ashford, Kent. The training is arranged by the Kent Fire and Rescue service and supported by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The training consists of 8 one hour long sessions covering Work at Height, […]
20th
Mar
2014
11th
Feb
2014
LYON P.P.E competent P.P.E examiner training.
Our technical manager, Barry Phillips and new training coordinator Ollie Huston will be attending a LYON p.p.e competent person training course this coming year. Â Absen hope to build o their expertise and experience in the field of P.P.E examinations. It has become apparent that there ares till a number of sub-contractors who are blissfully unaware […]
ABSEN Approved as training provider for CAPE Industrial services
Absen are proud to announce they have been approved as a training provider for CAPE industrial services. Absen have been delivering Rope Access training and re-validation courses to CAPE staff since just before Christmas. This has given us a boost in our training numbers and hope to secure many new and existing operatives working for […]
10th
Feb
2014
ABSEN awarded UK Geotechnical works
Absen have been awarded various Geotechnical work projects across the UK. With the current weather wreaking havoc with the rail network, Absen are providing a highly motivated workforce of IRATA trained and Sentinel PTS trained operatives. Work is currently being carried out in Exeter, Swansea, Weston- Super-Mare and Hooley cutting in Surrey. The work includes […]
ABSEN Approved as ABS safety UK distributor and installer
ABSEN rope access is pleased to announce that we have become the first UK based company to distribute and install ABS Germany safety systems and components. Both Neil and Barry have attended the installer training in Kevelaer Germany and are certified to install the entire product range. We are able to distribute all components and […]
28th
Oct
2013
New Climbing Frame/Structure
Neil and Barry spent most of last Friday evening erecting a new steel frame structure to enhance our indoor training facilities in Ashford, Kent. The frame has a cat ladder with fixed safety system, platform/hatch, gantry and edge for various scenarios to be exercised by IRATA, work at height and rescue trainees. Barry said ” […]
16th
Oct
2013
Petzl news on Avao harness range
. Petzl have just released the attached addendum to their technical information (9th October 2013) ,for the Avao Bod Croll Fast harness. Following user feedback they are now recommending that the Delta (Triangular) Maillon with bar is aligned with the bar to the front of the user and not into the body!
12th
Oct
2013
