In construction and facilities management, few risks are as significant – or as preventable – as those associated with working at height. From edge protection systems and safety netting to stair towers and platform decking, the products and services that protect workers must meet the highest standards of design, installation and ongoing compliance.
Yet for contractors, principal contractors and facilities managers responsible for procurement, a key question remains:
How can you be confident that the companies delivering these critical safety systems are competent, compliant and operating to recognised industry standards?
For many organisations across the UK construction and FM sectors, the answer is simple: look for membership of FASET.
A Mark of Trust in High-Risk Environments
FASET is the leading UK trade association representing companies involved in the installation and manufacture of safety netting, edge protection, stair towers and platform decking systems.
In an industry where safety cannot be compromised, membership signals far more than simple affiliation. Every FASET member undergoes a rigorous audit process accredited by UKAS and aligned with recognised health and safety pre-qualification standards through Safety Schemes in Procurement.
For contractors and facilities managers, this provides a powerful reassurance: a FASET member has already demonstrated its commitment to robust safety management, competence and compliance.
In practical terms, that means greater confidence when selecting suppliers responsible for protecting workers operating at height.
Why Manufacturers and Installers Choose FASET
For businesses operating in the safety netting, edge protection, stair towers and platform decking sector, FASET membership offers a number of important advantages.
First and foremost, it provides industry recognition. Being able to demonstrate independently audited competence helps members differentiate themselves in a competitive marketplace where clients increasingly demand proof of compliance and capability.
Membership also connects companies to a trusted hub of training, technical guidance and industry support.
Working at height regulations, installation practices and safety standards continue to evolve. Through FASET, members gain access to structured training programmes, technical guidance and industry best practice designed specifically for the unique risks associated with safety netting, edge protection, stair towers and platform decking systems.
This combination of audit assurance, technical expertise and professional development has helped position FASET as the go-to association for organisations operating in this specialised area of construction safety.
A One-Stop Resource for Safety and Competence
Beyond its audit framework, FASET acts as a central point of knowledge and guidance for the sector.
Members benefit from access to:
· Specialist training tailored to safety netting, edge protection, stair towers and platform decking systems
· Practical guidance on safe installation and operational practices
· Ongoing technical support in a safety-critical industry
· Opportunities to collaborate and share best practice with peers
In an industry where standards must continually improve to keep workers safe, this shared knowledge base is invaluable.
Why Contractors Should Specify FASET Members
For principal contractors, developers and facilities managers responsible for project delivery, specifying a FASET member can significantly simplify procurement decisions.
Selecting a FASET member means working with companies that have already demonstrated:
· Independent verification of safety management systems
· Competence in specialist installation disciplines
· Commitment to recognised industry standards
· Access to sector-specific training and guidance
In short, it reduces uncertainty in one of the most safety-critical aspects of construction operations.
At a time when regulatory scrutiny and client expectations are increasing, choosing partners with independently verified competence helps protect not only workers on site but also the organisations responsible for project delivery.
Raising Standards Across the Industry
Trade associations play an essential role in improving standards across the built environment. By setting clear expectations for training, competence and safety management, organisations like FASET help ensure that best practice becomes the norm rather than the exception.
For manufacturers and installers, membership demonstrates professionalism and commitment to excellence.
For contractors and facilities managers, it provides a reliable signal of competence in a high-risk environment where trust and safety must go hand in hand.
In an industry where every decision can have safety implications, choosing the right partners matters. And when it comes to fall protection and edge safety systems, FASET membership remains one of the clearest indicators of quality, competence and trust in the sector.
