Astley Hire Training is dedicated to helping personnel stay safe at work. As an independent Hire company with a reputation for safety across all its divisions, Astley Hire is well placed to provide a top quality training service. The qualified and experienced instructors understand the industry, the personnel involved and the client's health and safety responsibilities. We offer training in Bolton, Leigh, Preston, Wigan, Manchester and other locations across the North West.

Working at Height - Why Train?

Astley Hire Training enables employers to comply with the "Working at Height Regulations 2005" (WAHR 05), to ensure that those involved in work at height are trained and competent. The training also helps operators to work more efficiently and productively.

Powered Access Training

Astley Hire is an IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) accredited training centre and is authorised to issue PAL cards (Powered Access Licence). PAL are recognised by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), and the MCG (Major Contractors Group). PAL can cover all: MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms), Scissor lifts, Cherry pickers, Boom lifts, Static booms, Mobile Booms, Static vertical, Mobile vertical, Access platform, Man lift, Height rider, Genie lift, JLG, Sky jack, Flying carpet etc.

Access Towers and Platforms Training

Astley Hire is a PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association) member and provides PASMA approved training. On completing the course, trainees receive certificates of competency and an ID card. PASMA certificates/ID cards are the most widely recognised proof of competency for inspection, assembly, use, moving and dismantling: Access towers, Mobile towers, Alloy towers, Decks, Platform towers, Scaffold towers, Zip up, Pop up, Razor deck etc.

Harness Training

Operators working at height are often required to use a safety harness and lanyard as part of the risk assessment. Astley Hire can train MEWP operators to IPAF standards or give Basic Harness safety training.

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