WAHA NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Company fined $180,000 after a falls incident

Source: SafeWork NSW Mennen Constructions Pty Ltd has plead guilty and was fined $180,000 after an incident exposing workers to a risk of death or serious injury. ​ On 11
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Roof plumber dies after five-metre fall

Source: WorkSafe WA The death of a 71-year-old roof plumber in October is currently being investigated by WorkSafe WA. The man was reported to have been working on the roof of
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Attitude in the Working at Heights Industry

Article By Association Secretary and Strategic Programs Manager, Deborah Chick. Within the broader working at heights, confined space, and construction industry, workplace ethics are developed both at a professional and
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Safety Leadership: Shaping the Future of Falls Prevention

The Australian Institute of Health & Safety invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled Culture, Technology and Competency – How Safety Leadership Can Shape the Future of Falls Prevention being held on Tuesday 29
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WorkSafe WA Release Working at Height Safety Bulletin

Safety is everyone’s business As October is National Safe Work Month, we’d like to introduce our new Working at Heights Safety Bulletin, which will provide relevant updates and information to ensure all contractors
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Announcement: WAHA sign MoU with WIOA

The Working at Height Association (WAHA) is very happy to announce our new partnership with the Water Industry Operations Association of Australia (WIOA), the national body representing the operations sector within the water industry.. The WAHA and the
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Key WHS Statistics – Australia 2024

Each year, Safe Work Australia produces national work health and safety statistics, providing important evidence on the state of work health and safety in Australia. Key Work Health and Safety
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Solar company fined $40,000 over three-storey fall

Source: WorkSafe Victoria A solar installer has been convicted and fined $40,000 after a worker was injured when they fell about 10 metres through an asbestos roof in Victoria’s south-west.
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Guide to Equipment Inspection for Working at Heights

Article By Association Secretary and Strategic Programs Manager, Deborah Chick. Working at heights presents unique challenges, particularly in safety management, making regular equipment inspection vital to ensuring a safe and
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SafeWork Australia release guide to managing the risks of rooftop solar installation work

Rooftop solar installation work includes retailing, surveying, designing, installing, testing, commissioning, repairing, maintaining, decommissioning or removing rooftop solar systems on residential or commercial structures. There are serious work health and
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Construction company fined $90,000 over worker fall injury

Source: WorkSafe WA A construction company has been fined a total of $90,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries when he fell through a polycarbonate sheet on a patio roof.
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Why you should incorporate height safety sooner rather than later.

Source: WAHA Gold Member Kattsafe The forgotten part of building design Height access and fall protection systems are often an afterthought and only considered at the final stage of the
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Announcement: WAHA sign MoU with AIHS

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
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Construction company convicted for failing to comply with notice

Source: SafeWork SA An Adelaide construction company has been convicted and fined $14,000 for disregarding a SafeWork SA prohibition notice requiring it to address safety concerns at a house it
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Announcement: The WAHA sign an MoU with RMIT.

WAHA are excited to announce the signing of a ground-breaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RMIT, a global university of technology, design and enterprise. This MoU was officially signed by the RMIT Director
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Announcement: The WAHA sign an MoU with IRATA International.

IRATA International has agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Working at Height Association of Australia (WAHA). Established in 2009, WAHA is a forum for all persons working at
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Company fined $300,000 after worker fell

Source: SafeWork NSW Saunders Civilbuild Pty Ltd were convicted and fined $300,000 after a worker was seriously injured in a fall through an inadequately covered penetration on a bridge.​​Saunders Civilbuild were
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Roofer injured after fall at construction site

Source: WorkSafe QLD A young roofer was seriously injured in an incident after falling approximately 4-5 metres at a construction site. Initial enquiries indicated the roofer was attempting to access
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Company fined $75,000 after worker fell 2.7 metres.

Source: SafeWork NSW Laggner Constructions Pty Ltd has been convicted and fined $75,000 after a worker fell approximately 2.7 metres through a void, resulting in serious injuries.​ The Court heard
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$40,000 fine after worker injured due to lack of fall protection

Source: WorkSafe Victoria A steel fabrication and installation company has been convicted and fined $40,000 after continuing to put workers at risk on a Geelong construction site, even after a
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NSW business fined $75,000 after worker fell.

Source: SafeWork NSW Laggner Constructions Pty Ltd has been convicted and fined $75,000 after a worker fell approximately 2.7 metres through a void, resulting in serious injuries.​ The Court heard
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NSW’s New Industrial Manslaughter Bill

Source: Kingston Reid What PCBUs Need to Know On 4 June 2024, the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter) Bill 2024 (WHS Bill) was introduced into the NSW Legislative Assembly to
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Rise in injuries puts SA construction industry under scrutiny

Source: SafeWork SA An alarming rise in serious injuries caused by falls from heights has prompted SafeWork SA to launch an awareness campaign to keep workers safe. The state’s workplace
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Company fined $180,000 after a worker fell 4.5 metres

Source: SafeWork NSW Keks Projects Pty Ltd (Keks) has been fined $180,000 after a worker fell 4.5 metres down an excavation pit, sustaining a fractured right ankle and several fractures
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1891.4 Draft Available for Public Comment

As you may be aware, the Standards Australia SF015 Committee has been undertaking a review of the 1891.4 standard.  We are pleased to let you know that the draft is
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Fatigue Management

Fatigue is more than feeling tired and drowsy – fatigue is a state of mental and/or physical exhaustion that reduces the ability to work safely and effectively. It can happen
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Solar installer fined $40,000 for ignoring falls risk

Source: SafeWork Victoria An electrical company that repeatedly put workers at risk when working at height has been convicted and fined $40,000. New Switch Electrical Pty Ltd was sentenced in
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WAHA are a supporting association of the WHS Show

We are delighted to announce that the WAHA is a supporting association sponsor of the Workplace Health & Safety Show! Packed full of exhibits, live demos, seminars, workshops, networking –
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Adaptive Learning and Working At Heights

Over the course of the last 8 months, one of the primary projects of the Association has been a partnership with WAHA Gold Member, Area9 Lyceum: a global leader in
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Standards Australia release Work at Height small-business set subscription.

Standards Australia release a curated Subscription Service for Small Businesses: What you need to know about the Work at Height Set.  Nearing on three years ago, WAHA members enquired about
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Conviction after fall leaves worker with spinal injuries

Source: WorkSafe Victoria. A metal fabrication subcontractor has been convicted and fined $35,000 after a worker was seriously injured when he fell four metres at Tullamarine. Karagata Australia Pty Ltd
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Don’t overlook height safety equipment inspections

Article by WAHA Gold Member; RIGCOM. When considering height safety systems installed to protect workers at height, the focus is often on their design, installation and use. However, an important
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Dropped Objects

Falls from height continue to be a major cause of serious accidents in the workplace. Notwithstanding the overall improvement of health and safety at work over recent years, falls from
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NSW Government to transform SafeWork NSW into standalone work, health and safety regulator.

Source: SafeWork NSW The New South Wales Government will transform SafeWork into a standalone regulator following a 12-month inquiry by former judge The Hon. Robert McDougall KC. The Government has
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Prevention focus on deaths and injuries from construction falls

Source: WorkSafe Victoria. Hundreds of construction workers suffered workplace harm last year after falling from height on the job. This week WorkSafe will launch a statewide blitz to tackle fall
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Charges laid after fatal fall through shed roof

A Monbulk nursery and horticulture supply company has been charged after a worker suffered fatal head injuries when he fell 3.5 metres through a shed roof onto a concrete floor.
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Safe Work Australia release digital SWMS tool.

Source: Safe Work Australia Complacency kills. When hazardous work is undertaken without a clear plan for how to do it safely, workers can be injured or killed. Everyone who works
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SafeWork NSW Imposes $900K Fines Amid Height Fall Threats Crackdown

Source: SafeWork NSW Almost $1 million in fines have been issued at the halfway point of SafeWork NSW’s 12-month blitz on falls from heights. The ‘Working at Heights in Construction’
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Builder fined for failing to manage fall risk

Source: WorkSafe VIC A Wattle Glen builder has been convicted and ordered to pay fines totalling $80,000 over a lack of fall protection, including for work at heights of more
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Manage your duty of care as a contractor or service provider

Source: WAHA Member, Height Safety Engineers Contractors and service providers occupy a unique place within the height safety ecosystem. They work in places that often need fall protection systems, while
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Working at Heights in Confined Spaces

People usually think of working at height as only being a risk when working above ground. But you don’t necessarily need to be up high for a fall to occur.
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SafeWork Australia – 2023 work health and safety

Source: SafeWork Australia Each year, Safe Work Australia produces national work health and safety statistics, providing important evidence on the state of work health and safety in Australia. There are
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Solar installer charged for ignoring fall from height risk

Source: SafetySolutions A Darwin business and its manager have been charged for failing to ensure that its workers used fall protection while working on the roof of a commercial building.
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Learning from Failure

It is a rare thing to meet someone in the working at heights sector, who doesn’t have a story around a near miss, human error, or of a failure of
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Dust and particulate safety

Source: WAHA Member, Height Safety Engineers – Article by Matthew Hatton The inhalation of dust and particulate matter created during building or maintenance work presents a significant health hazard to
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Announcing Brendan Sutton as new Chairperson of the Working at Height Association of Australia. 

As of the 17th of August 2023, Brendan Sutton has accepted the role of Chairperson for the Working at Height Association (WAHA) of Australia. Brendan assumes this role from Michael Biddle, who has
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Worker fatally injured after falling through skylight panel

Source: WorkSafe Queensland In June 2023, a worker was fatally injured when he fell through a polycarbonate roof panel, approximately five metres onto a concrete floor. Early enquiries indicate the
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Silica and falls the focus of construction blitz

Source: SafeWork NSW Reducing the risk of falls from height and exposure to crystalline silica dust are the focus of WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW as they team up for
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New Strategic Partnership: Formwork Industry Association

WAHA is proud to announce our partnership with the FIA, the national body representing the Formwork Industry. The Working at Height Association (WAHA) and the Formwork Industry Association (FIA) have
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New Strategic Partnership: Scaffolding Association of Australia

WAHA is very happy to announce our partnership with the newly formed Scaffolding Association of Australia (SAA), the national body representing the Scaffolding profession across Australia. The Working at Height Association
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WorkSafe Queensland release new Industry Code for respirable crystalline silica dust exposure.

Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace has approved Queensland’s new Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements Code of Practice 2022 (PDF, 1.71 MB) The new Code
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Dealing with the complexities in height safety management

Source: Article By Scott Barber, for Inside Construction. As the number of complex building and infrastructure projects around the world continues to rise, Working at Height Association Chief Executive Officer Scott Barber
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Roofing company fined after worker seriously injured

Source: SafeWork NSW Parrish Group NSW Pty Ltd has been fined $300,000 after a worker was seriously injured falling from a roof in Kembla Grange near Wollongong in March 2020.
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Fall protection inspection and certification: more than just a tick-box exercise

Article for Sourceable. Inspections can’t be missed Regular inspections are vitally important. Not only are they a regulatory obligation, but ultimately, they help save lives. That’s why it pays to
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Guide to managing the risks of tree work

Source: Safework Australia Safe Work Australia has published updated work health and safety guidance for tree work. The Guide to managing the risks of tree work updates the previous Guide to managing risks
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Asbestos company fined $150k after fatal veranda fall.

Source: SafeWork South Australia An Adelaide asbestos removal company has been fined $150,000 after one of its workers fell through the roof of a veranda to his death. The 58-year-old
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SafeWork NSW Update Code of Practice: Confined Spaces

Source: SafeWork NSW Confined spaces may pose a danger because they are not designed to be areas where people work. Hazards are not always obvious, may change and the risks
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Federal Government passed the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation

At the end of November 2022, the Federal Government passed the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation (Respect@Work) Bill which aims to ensure everyone can work in safe, sexual harassment-free workplaces.
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Slips, Trips and Falls

Source: Safe Work Australia Each year slips, trips and falls cause thousands of preventable injuries, with the most common being musculoskeletal injuries and fractures. Persons conducting a business or undertaking
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SafeWork NSW Building and Construction Symposium 

The NSW Government’s inaugural Safe Work NSW Building and Construction Symposium was originally scheduled to be a two day event, in Sydney. The WAHA were initially engaged for the Symposium
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$2m fine reinforces SafeWork NSW Scaff Safe Message

Source: SafeWork NSW & Lets Talk About Safety A Sydney scaffolding company has been fined $2 million by the NSW District Court, the highest penalty ever recorded for a SafeWork
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Is Your Confined Space Rescue Plan Up To Scratch?

It is still a common, albeit not acceptable, occurrence to walk into a workplace within Australia and review a confined space entry permit, only to find that the ‘rescue plan’
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Key WHS Statistics – Australia 2022

Each year, Safe Work Australia produces national work health and safety statistics, providing important evidence on the state of work health and safety in Australia. Key Work Health and Safety
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WA release Health and Safety Bulletin No. 6 Requirements for flying foxes (zip lines)

Source: SafeWork WA. It has come to the attention of WorkSafe that there are potentially several hundred flying foxes in operation across Western Australia. A flying fox is an amusement
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Consultation now open: Safe Work Australia

Source: Safe Work Australia Safe Work Australia is calling for feedback on the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations relating to Major Hazard Facilities (MHFs). The purpose of this
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Construction workers seriously injured in spate of falls

WorkSafe Victoria is reminding employers of the risks associated with working from heights after a spate of serious injuries in the construction industry. Source: WorkSafe Victoria On 26 July, an
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Managing Psychological Hazards at Work.

Course: Safe Work Australia New model WHS Regulations and Code of Practice to help prevent psychological harm at work. Preventing psychological harm is an essential part of creating a healthy
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House moving company and director fined over workplace roof fall

Source: WorkSafe QLD A Queensland house moving company and its director have been fined a total of $60,000 over a work safety incident where a worker fell from a roof.
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Safe Work Australia release Guide to Managing Industrial Rope Access

Source: Safe Work Australia The Guide to managing risks of industrial rope access systems was released in June 2022. An industrial rope access system is a work positioning system used for gaining
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SafeWork NSW Construction Inspectors are now targeting unsafe rooftop solar installations.

Source: SafeWork NSW 04 July 2022 From June to December 2022, SafeWork Inspectors will be targeting rooftop solar installations across NSW to address serious non-compliance. In 2021, when checking solar
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Company fined $600,000 following apprentice’s death.

Source: Work Safe Victoria – Friday 24 Jun 2022 A road tanker manufacturer has been convicted and fined $600,000 following the asphyxiation death of an apprentice while working inside a
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Roofing company fined after worker’s fall.

Source: Work Safe Victoria – Friday 10 Jun 2022 A roofing company has been fined $20,000 after a fall at a residential construction site in Mount Duneed. CSR Building Products
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Amendments to the model WHS laws

Amendments to the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws have been published on the Safe Work Australia website:model WHS Act and Explanatory Memorandummodel WHS Regulations and Explanatory Statement The amendments implement a number
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Are You Keeping Your Workers Safe?

Article by WAHA CEO Scott Barber, for Sourceable. With workplace risk profiles constantly changing and the training & equipment maintenance requirements increasing each year, many organisations go into reactive mode
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Australian Government Announce Skills Reform

To support the future growth and prosperity of our nation, the Australian, state and territory governments are committed to improving the vocational education and training (VET) system through reform: a
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Workplace Health & Safety Show – Melbourne

The countdown is on until the Workplace Health & Safety Show Melbourne, 25 & 26 May 2022 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. You are invited to join Scott Barber,
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Recent News from Standards Australia

The ASNZS 1891:2009 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices, Part 4: Selection, use and maintenance is currently under review by the SF015 Committee of Standards Australia. A proposal has also been
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Know Your Duties – Construction Risk

Construction work can be hazardous, with SafeWork Australia data highlighting that 21 workers lost their lives because of a work-related incident in the construction industry in 2021. The most common
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Are You Rescue Ready?

 by Scott Barber, for Sourceable. The following is guidance from the Working at Heights Association about being ready to rescue a worker who is injured when working at height. #1 Update
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Company and director fined $320,000 after unprotected fall

Source: WorkSafe Victoria. A residential building company and its director have been convicted and fined a total of $320,000 after a renderer was seriously injured when he fell 3.2 metres
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Does a Height Safety Qualification mean a Safe Operator?

Article by Michael Biddle, for Sourceable. Does my Height Safety Qualification Make Me a Safe Operator? It’s not always an easy question to answer, as the reality is that there
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Fall Protection in the Construction Industry & Important COVID-19 Precautions.

by Scott Barber for Sourceable. Working at height is a high-risk activity and a leading cause of death and serious injury within the construction industry. In fact, Safe Work Australia reports
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Abattoir fined $35,000 after worker’s fall

A mutton abattoir has been convicted and fined $35,000 after an employee fell from a raised platform and hit his head in 2019. Ararat Abattoirs Pty Ltd pleaded guilty in
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Near-miss leads to $25,000 fine for unsafe lifting

A heavy-duty trailer manufacturer has been convicted and ordered to pay more than $30,000 after a trailer fell while being lifted, narrowly missing three workers. MaxiTRANS Australia Pty Ltd was
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WA releases draft work health and safety regulations

Original Article Posted at Safety Solutions Magazine. Western Australia has released exposure drafts of regulations for the Work Health and Safety Act 2020, ahead of the commencement of major work health
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SafeWork Australia Release New Guidance

Source: SafeWork Australia. Have your workplace arrangements changed recently? It’s important to remember that COVID-19 risk management is an ongoing process, not a one-off. See our website for information on
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Engineering company fined $300K after fatal crush incident

Original Article Published with Safety Solutions Magazine. Engineering company Andrew Buchanan Engineering Ltd has been fined $300,000, following an incident in which a worker was fatally crushed at a Leitchville
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Ladder safety systems vs ladder cages: the new shift

Original article By Scott Barber, CEO of WAHA, for Safety Solutions Magazine. Regular access to elevated points on buildings or structures to perform routine maintenance or other tasks is not uncommon.
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WAHA Technical Meetings to resume in 2022

As a voice for industry, our industry tiers of membership reflects leadership in the field. To support our members and help maintain our position as a leading advocate for safety,
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COVID-19 Management Liability

COVID-19’s implications for your management liability The pandemic raises an extra layer of unpredictability for directors and officers of companies, so this article is a handy checklist about what you
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At height risks in construction: a more holistic approach

This Article was written by the WAHA CEO, Scott Barber, for Safety Solutions. When it comes to deaths and serious injuries resulting from falls from height, construction workers top the
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Work-related fatalities in 2020

Safe Work Australia has published the Work-related Traumatic Injury Fatalities Australia 2020 report, which provides the latest detailed national statistics on all workers and bystanders fatally injured at work.  While the
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WAHA Release New Industry Code

The Working at Height Association is pleased to announce that a new Industry Code has been released! The Industry Code for Fixed Platforms, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders for Working at
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Using data to make workplaces safer

Understanding the causes of injury and the industries most affected can help reduce work-related fatalities, injuries and disease. Work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses have a devastating impact on workers, their
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Updated Guidance Material: Managing the risks of working in heat

Working in heat can be hazardous and is a common cause of harm among Australian workers. Some common risks of working in heat include heat-related illness, dehydration, burns and reduced concentration.  Safe
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Worker seriously injured in fall from roof

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WAHA Announcement: Richard Millar

Dear Members and Colleagues, It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rick Millar on the 26th of August 2021, due to a recent battle with cancer.
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New guidance available for inspecting and maintaining elevating work platforms

Did you know that elevating work platforms, or EWPs, need to be inspected at least annually? Safe Work Australia has published new guidance for inspecting and maintaining EWPs. Elevating work
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What Solar Installers Must Know about Working at Heights

Working on roofs involves a high degree of risk, Safe Work NSW and other State and Federal Regulators have been concerned at the mounting number of injuries and death when
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The Need for a Uniformed Approach to Training

The Working At Height Association of Australia (WAHA) forum, addresses working at height training requirements. IN EARLY MAY 2021, WAHA ORGANISED A forum bringing together principal trade associations, representatives from
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Cranes and lifting equipment a serious injury risk

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland confirm there have been numerous incidents at Queensland workplaces this year involving cranes and lifting equipment that had the potential to cause serious injury to
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Amendment to Australian Standard: 1891 Part 4

Updated Australian Standard: 1891 Part 4 An amendment has been released for ASNZS 1891.4 – Industrial Fall-arrest systems and Devices: Selection Use and Maintenance.The amendment is not to any content
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WA Director Jailed for Workplace Fatality

What has happened? A small business owner has been sentenced to eight months imprisonment (plus an additional 18 months suspended), a $2,250 fine and his company fined $605,000 in the
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SafetyCast – Working at Heights

Did you know that most people who are seriously injured or killed, fall from a height of four metres or less. Ladders, incomplete scaffolds, a roof edge or falling through
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Understanding our Duty of Care and Legal Responsibilities

Article by Deborah Chick Statistically, falls from heights remain one of the biggest causes of death, disability and injury in workplaces in Australia. Any time there is a risk of
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SafeWork NSW – Rooftop Solar Installation

Minister for Better Regulation, Kevin Anderson, has announced (statement here) that SafeWork NSW inspectors are targeting rooftop solar panel installation, as part of our ongoing focus on reducing fatalities and
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Those Working at Height need to be Properly Trained

Article by Richard Millarfor Sourceable The Australian workforce has many trades and occupations that require workers to use their skills in their chosen occupation. Such workers are expected to be trained
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Who can perform Working at Heights Equipment Inspections?

Article by Deborah Chick The topic of performing Equipment Inspections on working at heights PPE and equipment is one of the most widely discussed within industry, and yet it comes
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WorkSafe QLD – Codes of practice updated

Nearly all national safe work codes of practice have been reviewed and updated by the Queensland Government and other states and territories, to come into effect 1 March 2021. This
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Does my Height Safety qualification make me a safe operator?

Article by Michael Biddle I am often asked by asset owners how they can assure that the contractors they engage for working at height on their building and structures are
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At height: risk assessments, dos & don’ts and fall protection systems

By Richard Millar, Chief Executive Officer, Working at Height Association  Working at height remains one of the greatest causes of fatalities and major injuries on Australian work sites, with many
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Managing the Risk of Falls in the Workplace

Article by Richard Millar, CEO of the WAHA for Cranes&LIfting Magazine. The purpose of this article is to provide generic advice on inspection regimes for fall arrest equipment incorporating energy-absorbing
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Inspecting Fall Arrest Systems and Harnesses

Article by WAHA CEO, Richard Millar for Sourceable. Employers and users of fall arrest equipment are responsible for maintenance of their fall arrest equipment. As can be seen in the
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Know Your Fall Arrest Harnesses When Working at Height

By Richard Millar, Chief Executive Officer, Working at Height Association  When working at height, what different types of safety harnesses exist? How do these operate? What mistakes are common when
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WAHA Compliance Statement: ASNZS 5532 – Single Point Anchors for Harness Based Work at Height

Background There have been numerous requests for advice as to the status of AS/NZS 5532:2013, the Australian and New Zealand Standard for ‘Manufacturing requirements for single-point anchor device used for
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Why an Industry Code for Height Safety Installations?

Ongoing accidents caused by workers falling from heights exemplify the need for an industry code for height safety installations. Here Working At Heights Association (WAHA) CEO Richard Millar outlines the
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Getting Confined Spaces Back Into Harmony

Article By Gordon Cadzow, Secretary of WAHA – for National Safety Magazine. There still remains significant confusion around the obligations of PCBUs (employers) and operators in working in confined space
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How Safe is Your Height Safety System?

Article by Gordon Cadzow, Secretary of the WAHA. Those designing buildings and structures have a responsibility to consider all aspects of safety over the life of the building or structure
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