Rail and Highway
Water
Specialist, practical solutions
Geotechnical work near water often means testing and sampling in difficult-to-reach places — riverbanks, canals, reservoirs, or tidal zones. BM Safety delivers practical solutions so your teams can get the job done safely and efficiently:
Modular Pontoons
Floating Work Stations
Work Boats and Safety Boats
How Geotechnical Teams Have Used Us
When working with ecologists on environmental project, we understand that your job is. We make access simple:
- Everyone in our team is an in-water operative, which can save time and cost.
- Pontoons are anchored securely for stability, even under load.
- Scaffold towers or access frames added if needed.
- Work boats available to transport personnel and kit to site.
- Safety boats on hand for full compliance and risk control.
- We also handle supporting tasks like vegetation clearance or bank access
Tailored Solutions
- Modular pontoons
- Mobile access towers
- Work boats and safety boats
- Edge protection
- Safety equipment hire e.g. helmets, drysuits, and lifejackets
- Full set-up and break down
- Trained water safety staff who can act as in-water operatives
- Our team can work at night, minimising downtime
- We can also offer workplace water safety training
Why Work With Us
At BM Safety, we know water. We’re problem solvers. We combine technical know-how, practical seamanship, and proven access solutions to tackle the challenges our customers face when their work meets water.
- Modular pontoons
- Mobile access towers
- Work boats and safety boats
Case Study: Floating Laboratory
Enviromud
The River Parrett’s 12-metre tidal range and soft mud banks over half a metre deep make it one of the most unpredictable working environments in the UK.
Enviromud required continuous data collection and mud sampling across a 12-hour tidal cycle
Get a Quote
We understand cost pressures. We aim for competitive day rates, clear availability, and no nasty surprises in mobilisation or delivery.
Call: 0117 929 1153
Email: info@bmsafety.co.uk
