Access Towers & Scaffold Towers

Access Towers & Scaffold Towers - Professional Height Access Solutions

Premium Access Towers for Safe Working at Height Action Handling's extensive range of access towers and scaffold towers provides professional-grade solutions for working safely at height across construction, maintenance, and industrial applications. Our professional models feature exceptional stability, durability, and compliance with current UK safety standards. Whether you require mobile access towers for versatile positioning, static scaffold towers for long-term projects, or specialised configurations for unique applications, our comprehensive range ensures you'll find the perfect height access solution for your specific requirements.

Why Choose Professional Scaffold Towers Over Ladders?

Enhanced Safety and Stability: Unlike traditional ladders, scaffold towers provide a stable, four-point base with guardrails and toe boards, significantly reducing fall risks. The HSE recommends scaffold towers for any work at height exceeding 30 minutes, making them essential for extended projects.

Increased Productivity: The spacious platform accommodates workers, tools, and materials simultaneously, eliminating frequent repositioning and dramatically improving work efficiency. Professional contractors report up to 40% time savings when using scaffold towers compared to ladder-based work.

Superior Workspace: Access towers offer horizontal movement capabilities across the work area, perfect for painting, decorating, electrical installations, and maintenance tasks requiring extended reach without constant equipment relocation.

Comprehensive Range of Access Tower Solutions

Mobile Access Towers Our mobile scaffold towers feature lockable castors for easy repositioning between work areas. These versatile units suit applications requiring frequent relocation, such as:

• Commercial painting and decorating projects
• Facility maintenance and repairs
• Window cleaning and installation
• Electrical and lighting work
• Industrial equipment servicing

Static Scaffold Towers For maximum stability during extended work periods, our static access towers provide unparalleled reliability. These professional-grade units feature:

• Enhanced stability for demanding applications
• Higher weight capacity for tools and materials
• Extended platform heights for challenging access requirements
• Long-term positioning capability

Specialised Access Solutions Stairway Scaffold Towers:

Purpose-designed for working over staircases and multi-level environments, these specialised units provide safe access in challenging spaces where conventional towers cannot be used effectively.

Cantilever Access Towers:

Featuring extended platforms projecting beyond the main frame, these innovative towers overcome obstacles like machinery, awnings, or architectural features that would otherwise limit access.

Folding Scaffold Towers:

Compact, portable solutions perfect for contractors and lightweight maintenance tasks requiring easy transportation and storage without compromising safety or functionality.

Essential Safety Standards and Compliance

All Action Handling access towers meet or exceed current UK safety regulations, including:

• EN 1004 Certification: European standard for mobile access towers ensuring structural integrity and safety performance
• PASMA Compliance: Meeting Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association guidelines
• HSE Regulations: Full compliance with Health and Safety Executive requirements for working at height
• Quality Assurance: Rigorous testing and certification from recognised testing bodies

Professional Assembly and Training Requirements

While scaffold towers don't require specific qualifications for assembly, the HSE mandates that operators must be competent. We recommend:

• PASMA Training: Industry-standard certification for mobile access tower users
• Risk Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation before each use
• Regular Inspections: Systematic safety checks by competent personnel
• Manufacturer Guidelines: Strict adherence to assembly and usage instructions

Applications Across Industries Construction and Building

• Exterior building maintenance and repairs
• Window installation and glazing work
• Roofing and guttering projects
• Facade cleaning and restoration
• Structural inspections and surveys

Industrial and Commercial

• Warehouse lighting and electrical work
• Manufacturing equipment maintenance
• Facility management and repairs
• Signage installation and maintenance
• Safety equipment installation

Maintenance and Utilities

• Street lighting maintenance
• Telecommunications equipment servicing
• Building services and HVAC work
• Emergency repairs and inspections
• Routine facility maintenance

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