ESITS and Steeldeck Rentals Forge Innovative Training Partnership for Event Structures

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In a significant move poised to redefine standards within the events and entertainment industry, ESITS (The Event Structures Industry Training Scheme) has proudly announced a groundbreaking product partnership with Steeldeck Rentals, a leading provider of bespoke temporary staging and seating solutions. 

The collaboration aims to deliver unparalleled expert training and competency assurance in modular staging and seating, further cementing both organisations’ commitment to safety and excellence in the sector.

Mike Dean, the Scheme Director of ESITS, emphasised the synergy between the two organisations, “Steeldeck Rentals is a leading supplier of modular staging and seating solutions within the events and entertainment industry, so it is great to have their valued support for ESITS. We look forward to working with Steeldeck on the addition of modular decking system training within ESITS for those involved in the planning, control, design, and building of temporary demountable structures.”

Tariq Rifaat, Managing Director of Steeldeck Rentals, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the importance of this partnership in fostering a safer industry environment. “We are excited to be part of the ESITS training programme for modular staging and seating. Steeldeck Rentals’ commitment to health and safety is paramount to us, and as ESITS product partner – we can provide our expert knowledge to mitigate risks when working with our products.”

The collaboration between ESITS and Steeldeck Rentals represents a pivotal step towards addressing the training and assessment needs within the events industry. It underscores a shared dedication to ensuring safe work systems and adopting best working practices. 

The partnership aims to significantly enhance the industry’s competency levels by leveraging Steeldeck Rentals’ thirty years of expertise in designing and installing bespoke event solutions across the UK and Europe.

Both organisations have expressed their commitment to industry professionals’ health and safety, with every Steeldeck Rentals team member undergoing regular, rigorous training. The partnership with ESITS is a testament to Steeldeck Rentals’ expert knowledge and leadership within the industry, promising to elevate training and safety standards to new heights.

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