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23.01.2022 Although confined spaces can be found in a variety of situations, identifying them can be a challenge. CEO of WAHA, Richard Millar offers an essentials guide to designing and implementing an effective confined space program and rescue plan. Click to read the full article below:... https://www.waha.org.au///confined-space-essentials-guide/

22.01.2022 The SF015 Committee of Standards Australia is responsible for the development and ongoing management of the Australian Standards relating to safe working at height. There are currently three major projects facing the committee. You can read the latest update on our website today. https://www.waha.org.au//update-on-changes-to-australian-/

17.01.2022 Did you know that the WAHA issues a number of bulletins, alerts and publications from time to time? You do not have to be a member of the association to receive these updates. By subscribing below, you can elect to receive an email alert to advise when a new document has been published and its relevant location of the WAHA website. https://www.waha.org.au/subscribe/

13.01.2022 Clarification on AS/NZS 5532: single point anchors for harness-based work at height. There have been numerous requests for advice as to the status of the AS/NZS 5532 Australian Standard. The AS/NZS 5532 was created to supplement the AS/NZS 1891 series, to create a manufacturing performance requirement for testing of single point anchors used for harness-based work at height, exclusively for the protection of personnel. ... WAHA requested SafeWork NSW review their position on AS/NZS 5532 Standard which is a current and relevant standard which forms part of the body of knowledge and is indeed now used by the majority of manufacturers in industry to design and test anchors. You can read more about this standard, and read the fact sheet online via our news portal: https://www.waha.org.au//safework-nsw-release-fact-sheet-/

13.01.2022 ASNZ 1891:1 is now open for public comment; read more details on our website, including how to submit comment! https://www.waha.org.au//asnz-18911-open-for-public-comme/

10.01.2022 WAHA Members are invited to attend our up coming Members Forum on the 23rd of April, during the SafetyScape Exhibition at Sydney ICC. For more information, contact [email protected] Or visit our event listing for the SafetyScape Expo:... https://www.facebook.com/events/1222314537937756/ Image courtesy of BRANACH 2019.

10.01.2022 Today is the start of the SafetyScape Expo at Sydney ICC! Doors open at 10am - come and say hello at stall H15.

08.01.2022 Working at height remains one of Australia’s biggest causes for workplace injuries and fatalities. It is an area of liability for directors and company officers, whose responsibility it is to ensure that employees and contractors working at height are doing so as safely as possible. Rick Millar, CEO & Technical Chair at the Working At Height Association, is partnering with the NSCA Foundation to deliver an informative session detailing the importance of the Industry Code for... height safety installations. When: Tuesday 14th May Time: 1-2pm You can register to attend the FREE webinar online: https://www.nscafoundation.org.au//member-webinar-series-h Image courtesy of 3M FALL PROTECTION 2019.

05.01.2022 A huge thank you to our Members who attended the Forum today during the Workplace Health & Safety Show and the guests and visitors who visited us in Sydney! Our next meeting is on the 25th of July in Brisbane - more information will be coming in the next few weeks.

03.01.2022 WAHA has released a compliance statement regarding AS/NZS 5532 Single Point Anchors. You can view the statement on our website: https://www.waha.org.au//compliance-statement-as-nzs-5532/

02.01.2022 Special thanks to 3M Worker Health and Safety and KASK Safety for hosting the last two WAHA Members Forums. These events have allowed the WAHA members to convene and discuss local industry news, listen to guest presenters from industry bodies such as Standards Australia and SafeWork, and connect over working at heights and confined spaces topics. We look forward to more of these events in 2020!

01.01.2022 This week the Chairman, CEO and Secretary of WAHA had the privilege of attending the IRATA International ITEC, held in Sydney. Rick and Deborah were able to catch up with the IRATA Chairman, Jonathan Capper today, in the midst of some wonderful presentations. Thank you to our Full Member IRATA Australasia for inviting WAHA to be guests.