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30/11/2009

Kingfisher Access On-line Shop Available

Kingfisher Access has announced their products and services are now available to purchase online.

The product range is substantial covering everything from an Articulated Boom, Harness Safety Kit to a Mini-Platform.

Kingfisher Access is a multi disciplined provider of Work At Height Training.

The company is a member of IPAF (International Powered Access Federation), PASMA Ladder Association (formerly the British Ladder Manufacturers Association - BLMA), and can therefore offer training courses leading to nationally recognised qualifications.

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Because of its reputation for quality training, many of their new customers are referrals.

Kingfishers instructors have a wealth of technical knowledge and practical experience and can train staff to get the best out of equipment efficiently and safely.

All of their training courses are designed to help businesses meet the demands of the ever increasing amounts of UK safety legislation and to increase employees' competence, confidence, awareness, safety and productivity.

To see what Products and services are available visit: www.kingfisheraccess.co.uk/acatalog/index.html

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