The Working at Height Association (WAHA) is thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS). It is a significant milestone in the advancement of falls prevention and a major step towards safer workplaces.
WAHA and AIHS will collaborate to advance worker safety through education and awareness to develop best practice benchmarks across all industries. By connecting thought leaders and subject matter experts, this partnership will elevate the understanding of risk and the need for genuine competencies to facilitate positive change. The MOU is testament to the strength of the relationship between WAHA and AIHS, and the shared dedication to cooperation and innovation in safety.
Through the partnership, WAHA and AIHS will exchange expertise, resources, and best practice in safe design; and develop projects to enhance the knowledge and skills of safety professionals.
Under the terms of the MOU, WAHA and AIHS will foster enhanced recognition of best practice and innovative approaches to risk management, facilitate comprehensive training programs, and champion best practices to improve safety and efficiency across all industry sectors. Through this alliance, both organisations reaffirm their unwavering commitment to excellence and their shared vision of advancing the mission for safer workplaces.
AIHS CEO, Julia Whitford, said;
This partnership represents our shared belief that progress in workplace health and safety comes from collaboration, and that we are stronger together.
One life lost due a workplace fall is one too many, and we are proud of this new partnership which gives us the opportunity to drive change by sharing knowledge and resources.
It is another great example of how the AIHS works with industry leaders to achieve the common goal of supporting safe and productive workplaces.
WAHA CEO, Scott Barber, explained;
This partnership reflects the passion of like-minded individuals driven by a shared goal of advancing safety, promoting thought leadership and safe design principles, and making a positive impact across all industries. Working in collaboration ensures these best practice principles are accessible, understood and in line with the changing needs of workplaces and the evolution of safe systems of work.
We are focused on delivering a paradigm shift in the approach to safety, focusing on safe design, education and empowerment of all stakeholders to facilitate change in high-risk safety culture.
The signing of these two organisations heralds a new era of collaboration between industry associations, thought leaders, and facilitators to drive positive change. As WAHA and AIHS embark on this collaborative endeavour, they invite stakeholders, partners, and industry professionals to join them in shaping a safer, more innovative future in the management of safety in high-risk environments.
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