Arco Launches Berkshire Safety Centre

HEALTH AND safety specialist Arco has launched its latest safety centre in Bracknell, Berkshire, bringing knowledge, products and training under one roof to the south of the UK.

Working at Height Training Demonstration.

Investing £2 million in the project, and bringing 12 new jobs to the area, the new facility will be its largest dedicated safety centre, hosting practical learning, including a 20-metre external tower for working at height training and confined space labyrinth training facilities, as well as an on-site safety store.

At Bracknell’s safety centre, highly qualified experts will provide joined-up safety solutions encompassing the assessment of an issue, the training of employees, and the provision and maintenance of appropriate equipment to protect against future risks, all of which can be organised on-site.

The safety centre features practical training facilities, respiratory protection and maintenance workshops, drop-in face-fit testing facilities, six training classrooms and a fully stocked Arco safety store. It will help businesses mitigate, manage and reduce risks.

Jaime Sadler, Commercial Director at Arco Professional Safety Services, said: “The expansion of Arco’s capabilities in Bracknell allows us to provide joined-up health and safety solutions for businesses UK-wide. Bracknell safety centre demonstrates the future of health and safety; end-to-end service, combining risk assessment, training and equipment provision all under one roof.”

Berkshire Safety Centre 

The new Arco Training Centre in Bracknell, Berkshire can service hundreds of training delegates each week, bringing more business and activity to the area.

Bracknell Safety Store.

Ben Haughton, Technical Director at Arco Professional Safety Services, added: “Our safety services teams provide practical advice and bespoke training for a variety of safety-critical industries and scenarios. Seeing, first-hand, the value of practical training facilities at our other safety centres allowed me to design and implement structures and systems unique to our Bracknell safety centre.

“A significant number of people are killed or seriously injured working at height or in confined spaces in the UK each year. Despite legislation and health and safety measures, working in these environments still pose a very high risk. Bespoke training to provide people with the correct skills and capabilities they need is essential. A generic ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach leaves workers and organisations open to huge risks. Dangerous working environments require consultancy and expert support that suits the specific scenario. Whether it is equipment, training or support, our experienced teams offer a complete solution.”

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