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
26th
Feb
2014
Absen IRATA training
Well done to all candidates who passed their IRATA assessment last week! We had some good results for all of our level 1’s Absen will be running IRATA training courses every month at our dedicated training center in Ashford, Kent. We are no also offering; Work at height Rescue after a fall (Gotcha, Rollgliss, Scaff-pack) […]
11th
Feb
2014
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 […]
2nd
Dec
2013
ABSEN Require sub-contract trainers and full time training manager
Due to our continued success and demand for quality IRATA rope access and rescue training, Absen are seeking applications for sub-contract trainers and a full time training manager. Absen require full and part time IRATA rope access, work at height, first aid and confined space trainers. You will need to be IRATA and (PTTL’s) qualified […]
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
