Find out how we’re raising the standards for the UK permanent and temporary access industry

WHO WE ARE

SAEMA have 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 More

MEMBERSHIP

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OUR AIMS

PARTICIPATE

To participate in the development of national and international standards relevant to the façade access equipment industry.

ENCOURAGE

To encourage adherence to safe and best practice for the provision of access to buildings and other structures for the purposes of cleaning and maintenance.

PROMOTE

To promote co-operation between its members and the work at height industry in general.

COOPERATE

To co-operate with other organisations, specialist bodies and institutions (property developers, architects, planning supervisors, insurance companies, facilities managers, etc) involved in the provision and maintenance of façade access systems and equipment.

ACT

To act in the best interests of the client in all matters relating to the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and testing of systems and equipment.

EDUCATION

To educate our members through our bespoke industry-leading training platform

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Training

To enable people to learn about how temporary and permanent access systems work and how to use them safely, we believe, we have created online resources that demonstrate activities in the most straightforward way possible. We are firmly of the view that people working at height across the UK should have access to high-quality, subject-specific and quality-assured resources, so that participates can learn safely and effectively.

Our resource centre is home to a range of visually appealing videos – packed full of industry-leading practice and inspiration to enhance the learning experience.

News

COVID update – news on roadmap

Many people will have seen the prime minister’s announcement on the roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions on 22nd February, but we’re pleased to share the following summary which has implications for everyone. The Prime Minister delivered a statement in the

With changes to BS EN 1004 taking full effect later this year, PASMA is urging all businesses using mobile access towers to use the transition period wisely. SAEMA – Specialist Access Engineering and Maintenance Association – is pleased to share

Tragic accident highlights vital important of safety systems

The following story of the tragic death of a roofer in Kirkdale, Liverpool, is particularly sad as it could so easily have been prevented through the use of a temporary safety system. Liverpool Crown Court heard how on 22nd May

Case Study

Project
30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin), London

Saema member
Integral Cradles Ltd, Gatwick Airport

Equipment Supplied
Façade access system based on ‘moving technology’

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ABOUT

SAEMA is the national trade body for the permanent and temporary façade access equipment industry. With members nationwide, we have services across the UK to provide and support each and every member. SAEMA is the only trade association dedicated to this specialist sector, and we are committed to advancing safety, standards and best practice in the temporary and permanent suspended access industry.
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