Find out how we’re raising the standards for the UK permanent and temporary access industry
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SAEMA has a long history in delivering the best training and guidance in the temporary and permanent suspended access industry. We are committed to advancing safety through raising the standards in best practice. We have a range of objectives in place to ensure you're in safe hands. Read MoreOUR MEMBERS
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SAEMA is administered by Seddon Management Services a leading association management company. Please contact our friendly and helpful team today to apply for membership and enjoy a wide range of benefits that will make you safer, better and will help you to win more work.
VIDEO RESOURCES
Explore Our Video Resource Centre
SAEMA’s business, technical and training videos are designed to inform, inspire and protect those working at height – from building owners and managers to contractors and operatives.
Technical videos clearly show how temporary and permanent access systems work, while training content provides step-by-step guidance on safe, compliant use.
Business-focused videos help duty holders understand their legal responsibilities and ensure governance is maintained.
Each video combines real-world examples with expert advice, offering practical tools to improve safety, compliance and performance.
Quick, accessible and industry-leading — these resources are your gateway to raising standards at every height.
Introducing SAEMA Online Training
Introducing SAEMA
Introducing SAEMA Online Training
OUR AIMS
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Download our new brochure to learn more about SAEMA, our world-class training programmes, and the exclusive benefits of membership.
Within its pages, you will discover how SAEMA sets the standard for safe access and maintenance, provides expert guidance on compliance, and connects you to an unrivalled industry network dedicated to protecting lives at height.
The brochure offers a clear overview of our mission, our role in shaping industry best practice, and our unwavering commitment to safety. It explains how SAEMA works alongside regulatory bodies, manufacturers, and contractors to develop guidance, deliver accredited training, and uphold the highest levels of professionalism across the sector.
For members, the brochure is a reminder of the value your affiliation brings – from the credibility of displaying the SAEMA logo as a recognised mark of trust, to having your voice represented at the highest levels of industry discussion. For non-members, it is an invitation to join a respected community where governance, compliance, and business growth go hand in hand.
You will also find details of our Technical Committee’s work, our CPD-accredited training programmes, and our events that provide valuable opportunities to learn, share experiences, and shape the future of our industry.
Whether you are an established industry leader, a business looking to enhance its reputation, or a professional eager to deepen your expertise, the SAEMA brochure is your gateway to understanding how we can support you.
SAEMA is more than an association – it is the voice of specialist access and maintenance in the UK. This brochure shows how, together, we can continue to raise standards, champion safety, and build a stronger industry for the future.
UNIQUE ONLINE TRAINING
These quick links to SAEMA’s innovative online training platforms – designed for those who work on buildings, whether permanently or temporarily and for duty holders responsible for their compliance and safety.
Choose your course and start learning best practice in safe access and maintenance.
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SAEMA is the national trade body for the permanent and temporary façade access equipment industry. With expert members operating nationwide, support is available wherever and whenever it’s needed - 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As the UK’s only trade association dedicated to this specialist sector, our members are committed to driving safety, raising standards and promoting best practice in both temporary and permanent suspended access. SAEMA members are instantly recognisable by our distinctive badge – a unique quality mark that guarantees safer, higher-standard service. When you see the SAEMA badge, you know you’re working with a trusted professional who puts safety and compliance first.
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