Protecting People, Property and Places:
Industry-Leading Access & Safety Solutions
Enabling. Innovating. Accessing. Securing.
Founded on Access & Safety Excellence.
PTSG (Premier Technical Services Group) was established in 2007 as a niche specialist service provider with access and safety at its core. While we’ve grown to offer a comprehensive range of specialist services, access and safety remains our founding expertise and the cornerstone of our business.
Is your building’s access equipment putting people at risk?
Each year, over 30% of workplace fatalities in the UK involve falls from height, with equipment failure being a leading contributor. Maintaining safe and compliant systems for working at height is crucial to reducing the likelihood of a problem.
Do you struggle with multiple suppliers for your access and safety needs?
Managing different contractors for maintenance, and emergency repairs creates unnecessary complexity and potential safety gaps. With PTSG, one call covers everything from suspended access systems through to rope access systems and fall protection systems.
An insight into some of our services
PTSG Access & Safety delivers unrivalled expertise in the design, testing and certification of critical access and safety equipment and systems nationwide. Our services are led by Mark Davison, a Director and past Chair of SAEMA (Specialist Access Engineering and Maintenance Association) and Convenor of the European Standard Group for BS EN 1808. We’re the industry experts who don’t just follow standards but actively create them. With a focus on safer permanent access solutions such as cradle systems, we provide comprehensive services ensuring compliance, safety and operational efficiency for your building’s access requirements.
For PTSG, access and safety encompasses all types of equipment that allows engineers to safely access all areas of every kind of building to carry out specialist services – from the testing and certification of roof anchor points to the servicing and maintenance of all types of BMUs.
Services Overview:
Our extensive portfolio includes:
- Cradle Maintenance – The UK’s largest provider of maintenance services for permanently installed suspended access equipment
- Cradle Replacement – Unparalleled knowledge in façade access and fall protection
- Fall Arrest Testing – Expert services delivered by highly qualified engineers
- Fall Arrest Installation – Creative solutions from conception to completion for all access and safety requirements
- Demarcation Systems – Clear marking systems for improved safety in workplaces
- Freestanding Edge Protection – Non-penetrative guardrail systems for safer working
- Fixed Ladders and Walkways – Permanent installation for safe access to elevated areas
- Steel Stairs and Step Over Units – Sturdy solutions for safe passage between levels
- Disabled Person Hoists – Lifting devices to assist mobility for disabled individuals
- Lifting Equipment – Including electric chain hoists, hand chain blocks, and accessories
Key Advantages:
- National Coverage – We serve the whole of the UK
- Single Supplier Solution – Installation, maintenance and emergency repairs from one trusted partner
- Industry Standard-Setters – Led by the experts who write the standards for access and safety
- Complete Documentation – Comprehensive certification for all maintained systems
Our Compliance Commitment
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 apply to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause injury. They place duties on employers, the self-employed and any person who controls the work of others. Our experienced engineers uphold the practices and principles of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and our work complies with the industry’s regulatory bodies.
We offer a range of benefits to ensure that your job is completed to the highest standards of quality and safety:
- Helpdesk support
- Health and safety excellence
- Quality accreditations
- Environmental accreditations
- Trade associations membership
The UK's Leading Provider of Safer Permanent Access Solutions
Looking for safer alternatives to rope access? Permanent cradle systems provide superior safety, consistency and efficiency for building maintenance compared to rope access methods. With PTSG’s expertise in permanent suspended access, you can ensure safer working conditions for maintenance personnel. Collective protection (suspended access systems and guardrails) against falls should be selected and used ahead of personal protection (fall arrest or rope access).
Is your building maintenance strategy putting workers at unnecessary risk? Many buildings rely on inconsistent access methods when properly maintained access systems offer a superior safety profile. PTSG specialises in cradle maintenance, the safer alternative for façade access.
Led by Industry Standard-Setters. Our Access Maintenance Division is led by Mark Davison, one of the Directors and former chair of SAEMA (Specialist Access Engineering and Maintenance Association) and Chair of MHE12/17 (committee for suspended access systems )at British Standards Institute, Nominated UK Expert and Convenor of the European Standard Group for EN 1808, we’re the experts who literally write the standards for the UK’s permanent and temporary access industry. This unmatched leadership ensures our clients receive solutions that exceed compliance requirements.
National Coverage. Industry Expertise. Unmatched Safety.
PTSG leads the industry in the testing and maintenance of permanent suspended access systems, providing nationwide coverage for all your cradle maintenance needs.
Key Service Points:
The National Leader in Cradle Maintenance
As the UK’s largest provider of suspended access maintenance with technicians nationwide, our BMU specialists deliver:
- Annual Load Testing – Ensuring continued operational safety
- Cradle Refurbishment and Replacement – Extending equipment lifespan and ensuring compliance
- Track Replacement – Specialist services for all suspended access systems
Our suspended access expertise covers a wide range of manufacturers.
Complete Solution: Maintain, Repair, Replace
Unlike competitors offering fragmented services, PTSG provides:
- Initial design consultation and specification
- Professional installation by specialist teams
- Regular scheduled maintenance and thorough examinations
- Emergency repairs and breakdown service
- Component replacement and system upgrades
- All from a single, trusted nationwide provider
Expert in All Types of Equipment
Our specialists are trained to maintain and service:
- Building maintenance units (BMUs)
- Gantry systems
- Cradle systems
- Monorail systems and trolleys
- Davit arms and socket systems
- Material and goods lifting equipment
- Chandeliers and lighting rigs
- Christmas decoration fixings
- Wire rope hoists and runways
- Jib cranes and light cranes
Diverse Building Portfolio
We service a wide range of sites:
- Office blocks and commercial towers
- Airports and transportation hubs
- Railway stations
- Shopping centres and retail parks
- Residential towers and apartment buildings
- Public buildings and iconic structures
- Hotels and theatres
- Industrial facilities and warehouses
From small internal systems to giant buildings with multiple external machines, we specialise in suspended access equipment. Our services range from minor repairs to complete overhauls of:
- Building maintenance units
- Cradle systems
- Monorail gantries
- Travelling ladders
- Goods hoists and material lifting systems
Expert Support When You Need It
Servicing and Maintenance: PTSG employs some of the most highly qualified and experienced engineers in the industry. With our extensive UK coverage we can be mobilised to site to inspect and, if necessary, carry out servicing and remedial works to equipment to ensure it remains in a safe and fully operational condition. Routine servicing is often more cost effective than replacing a product. It also means that your equipment and systems will remain 100% safe and reliable.
01. Cost-effective servicing
02. Ensuring 100% safety and reliability
03. A highly qualified team of engineers
Compliance & Safety Commitment
Every suspended access system we maintain undergoes rigorous testing to ensure:
- Full compliance with British and Industry Standards
- Adherence to manufacturer specifications
- Comprehensive safety checks including all critical components
- Detailed documentation for insurance, compliance and liability purposes
- Clear scheduling for planned maintenance requirements
Industry Leadership
With Mark Davison serving as both Past Chair of SAEMA and Convenor of the European Standard Group for BS EN 1808, our clients benefit from:
- Direct access to the UK’s leading expert in suspended access systems
- Solutions that anticipate upcoming regulatory changes
- Implementation of best practices before they become industry requirements
- Technical guidance from the very authority responsible for developing industry standards
- Training and support from the specialists who write the national standards
Comprehensive Height Safety & Fall Protection Systems
Is your fall protection system truly protecting your people? Inadequate or improperly maintained fall protection is one of the most cited safety violations across UK industries. With 11% of all workplace fatalities resulting from falls from height, the consequences of system failure are devastating.
Are your safety systems creating liability exposure? Many organisations discover their fall protection systems don’t meet current standards only after an incident occurs leading to regulatory penalties, increased insurance costs and potential legal liability.
When Lives Depend On It, Depend On PTSG.
PTSG designs, installs, and maintains integrated height safety solutions that provide the highest levels of fall protection for personnel working at elevation. Our systems are engineered to meet all regulatory requirements while delivering maximum operational flexibility and worker safety.
Complete Height Safety Solutions
Our comprehensive height safety solutions provide complete protection for personnel working at elevation. As specialists in fall protection systems, we design, install, and maintain:
- Horizontal Safety Line Systems – Compliant with EN 795 Class C standards
- Single Point Anchors – For versatile attachment points across roof structures
- Vertical Fall Arrest Systems – For safe ladder and climb access
- Freestanding Edge Protection – Non-penetrative solutions for all roof types
- Guardrail Systems – Permanent and temporary collective fall protection
- PFPS Fall Protection Anchors – For secure attachment of fall arrest equipment
- PFPS Mobile Man Anchors – Portable solutions for various locations
- PFPS Rigid Rail Systems – Fixed rails for secure attachment
- PFPS Safety Line Systems – Continuous fall protection for workers
- Rope Access Anchor Systems – Specifically designed for rope access work
- Ladder Ties – Accessories for securing ladders and preventing movement
- Fall Proof Covers – Protective covers preventing falls through openings
All systems are designed, installed, and certified by our qualified technicians in accordance with Work at Height Regulations 2005 and BS EN 795:2012.
Inspection and Testing
Our aim is for your fall protection equipment to remain in first-class operational condition. Systems are subject to year-round weathering; that is why testing and inspection is carried out at suitable intervals. Any imperfections that have developed can then be dealt with and your system can be certified as safe.
Our team are trained to inspect systems to the exacting standards that they must comply with and check that they are installed and/or maintained according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Regular inspection and testing allows us to create a database of your equipment, showing a record of installation, inspection, maintenance and certification.
Maintenance & Certification
Regular inspection and testing ensures all fall protection equipment remains fully operational and compliant:
- Annual inspections and recertification to BS7883:2019 and other relevant standards
- Load testing of anchor points to manufacturer specifications
- Component replacement with genuine parts
- System upgrades and modifications for changing building requirements
- Complete documentation and certification for audit compliance
Industry Applications
Our height safety systems are installed across multiple sectors including:
- Commercial buildings and office towers
- Industrial facilities and manufacturing plants
- Educational institutions
- Healthcare facilities
- Retail and leisure complexes
- Public buildings and infrastructure
- Construction sites and temporary works
- Factories and warehouses
Featured Accreditations:
- Approved Installer, Latchways, 3M and SFS Soter
- Kalzip Approved Contractor
- SAEMA Member
- Work at Height Safety Association (WAHSA) Member
- BSIF members (Access Testing)
- Construction Line Gold and ISO
Expert Access & Safety Consultancy Services
Our professional advisory services focus on safety compliance, risk assessments, and designing comprehensive access and safety systems. With unparalleled technical expertise led by Mark Davison, we provide authoritative guidance on all aspects of work at height safety.
Comprehensive Consultancy Offering
- Building façade access strategy development
- Fall protection system design and specification
- Risk assessments for work at height activities
- Safety audits and compliance evaluations
- Equipment selection and procurement advice
- Training needs analysis and programme development
Expert-Led Services
- Consultancy led by industry standard-setters
- In-depth knowledge of current and upcoming regulations
- Practical solutions based on real-world experience
- Independent, objective recommendations
- Clear documentation and implementation support
Led by the Industry's Foremost Access & Safety Experts
From Our Foundation to Industry Leadership. Since establishing PTSG in 2007 with access and safety as our core expertise, we’ve grown from specialist provider to industry standard-setter. With Mark Davison serving as both Past Chair of SAEMA and Convenor of the European Standard Group for BS EN 1808, we don’t just follow standards – we create them.
The Experts Who Write the Standards
PTSG Access & Safety is uniquely positioned at the forefront of industry standards and best practices. Our leadership team includes Mark Davison, who holds two pivotal industry positions:
- Past Chair of SAEMA (Specialist Access Engineering & Maintenance Association) – The national trade body responsible for gathering and sharing best practices and raising standards for the UK permanent and temporary access industry
- Convenor of the European Standard Group for BS EN 1808 – Leading the technical committee (CEN TC 98 WG7) responsible for specifying safety requirements for suspended access equipment applicable to both permanent and temporary equipment
This exceptional leadership ensures that PTSG doesn’t simply follow industry standards – we actively shape them. Our clients benefit from working directly with the authority responsible for developing the very standards that govern the industry.
Our leadership position allows us to:
- Stay ahead of regulatory changes
- Implement best practices before they become industry requirements
- Provide clients with future-proof access and safety solutions
- Deliver technical training that exceeds industry standards
- Offer authoritative advice on complex access challenges
We combine unmatched technical leadership with truly nationwide coverage, making us the obvious choice for organisations seeking the highest standards in access and safety.
National Coverage: We cover the whole of the UK
When you choose PTSG for your access and safety needs, you’re partnering with the only provider offering genuine nationwide coverage.
- Rapid Response Times – Technical specialists can quickly reach any site
- Consistent Service Quality – Standardised processes and expertise nationwide
- Local Knowledge with National Resources – Regionally based teams supported by our national technical leadership
- Emergency Breakdown Support – Fast attendance for critical equipment failures
- Regular Maintenance Without Delays – Scheduled visits without the long lead times of regional providers
Our nationwide infrastructure means we can provide the complete solution – installation, maintenance, testing, and certification – anywhere in the UK, making PTSG the only access and safety partner you’ll ever need.
One Supplier Solution
The Complete Access & Safety Solution from One Trusted Partner
Why manage multiple contractors when PTSG can handle all your access and safety requirements?
- Installation – Expert design and implementation of permanent access systems
- Maintenance – Regular servicing to ensure equipment reliability
- Testing – Thorough examinations and load testing to ensure compliance
- Certification – Comprehensive documentation for all safety systems
- Emergency Repairs – Nationwide coverage
- System Upgrades – Modernisation of ageing equipment
- Consultancy – Expert advice on all access and safety matters
- Training – Operator training for all installed systems
With a single point of contact for all your access and safety needs, you’ll benefit from:
- Simplified contract management
- Consistent safety standards
- Comprehensive compliance documentation
- Reduced administrative burden
- Clear accountability
- Cost efficiencies through consolidated services
Partner with the National Leader in Access & Safety
From our founding in 2007 as specialists in access and safety to our position today as industry leaders, PTSG combines the authority of technical leadership with unmatched nationwide coverage.
Contact PTSG Access & Safety
Whether you require ongoing maintenance of existing equipment, installation of new systems, or expert consultancy on work at height safety, our nationwide team – led by the industry’s foremost authorities – is ready to support your needs.
- National Coverage: We’re always nearby
- Industry Expertise: Led by the Past Chair of SAEMA and Convenor of BS EN 1808
- Complete Solution: Installation, maintenance, testing, and certification
- Safer Access Methods: Specialists in permanent cradle systems for enhanced safety
Contact our team today to discuss how we can protect your people, property, and places with industry-leading access and safety solutions.
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