Working at height remains one of the most significant safety risks faced by facilities management professionals. Whether it’s maintenance, refurbishment, inspection work or specialist installations, the consequences of selecting the wrong contractor can be severe — resulting in accidents, project delays, reputational damage and increased costs.
That’s why organisations that require work at height services should strongly consider sourcing contractors from the FASET-approved supply chain.
FASET, the trade association for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, has spent decades helping to raise standards and improve safety performance across the sector. Membership is not simply a badge; it represents an ongoing commitment to competence, quality and continuous improvement.
One of the key advantages of appointing a FASET member is the assurance that comes from independent annual auditing. Every member is assessed against rigorous requirements designed to verify that high standards of safety management, technical competence and operational performance are being maintained. For clients, this provides valuable confidence that contractors are committed to delivering work safely and professionally.
Promoting industry best practice
The benefits extend beyond individual audits. FASET members work collectively to develop industry-leading guidance, share best practice and contribute expert knowledge to the wider work at height sector. This collaborative approach helps drive continuous improvement across the industry and ensures members remain at the forefront of evolving safety expectations, techniques and technologies.
Importantly, FASET also plays an active role in shaping the future of working at height standards and regulations. Through engagement with industry stakeholders, regulators and technical experts, the association helps influence the development of guidance that supports safer working environments across the UK.
For facilities managers, this means access to a supply chain that is not only committed to today’s standards but actively involved in defining tomorrow’s best practice.
Beyond membership assurance, FASET has long served as a cornerstone of the work at height industry through the provision of expert technical guidance, dedicated training programmes and a range of member benefit schemes designed to support competence and professional development. These resources help ensure that knowledge is continually shared, skills are maintained and standards continue to rise.
In an environment where safety, compliance and operational resilience are under constant scrutiny, contractor selection is one of the most important decisions any client can make.
Choosing a FASET member offers a practical way to reduce risk, demonstrate due diligence and access contractors who have made a clear commitment to industry-leading standards.
When work at height is involved, the question should not simply be whether a contractor can do the job. It should be whether they can demonstrate the competence, commitment and assurance that comes with being part of the FASET community.
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